Esophageal Cancer Encyclopedia

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis
  4. Treatments
  5. Causes
  6. Getting Help
  7. Related Information
  8. Living With

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer begins in cells in the inner layer of the esophagus. Over time, the cancer may invade more deeply into the esophagus and nearby tissues.

Cancer cells can spread by breaking away from the original tumor. They...

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Esophageal Cancer Medications
Herceptin
Esophageal Cancer News
Cancer Clinical Trial Becomes Futile
Esophageal cancer patients do not respond well to cetuximab
Esophageal Cancer is Probably a Carnivore
Esophageal cancer risks may be linked to diets rich in red and processed meats
Before Is Better Than After Surgery
Esophageal cancer best treated with radiotherapy given before surgery
Esophageal Cancer Facts That Defy Logic
Esophageal cancer patients with multiple primary cancers live longer than patients without MPC
Second-Line Cancer Therapy Extends Lives
Esophageal and gastric cancer patients live longer taking docetaxel after first chemotherapy fails
Burning Inside the Burping Baby
Esophagitis risk increases in premature and small babies
Influx of Bad Acid Reflux in England
Barretts disease increased over a decade while acid reflux remained stable
Kicking Cancer After It Returns
Recurrent esophageal cancer responds to chemoradiotherapy regimen
Patterns of Return
Esophageal cancer returns after a pathologically complete response from neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Esophageal Cancer Latest Videos
The Real Cost of Smoking
If lung cancer isn't enough reason to stop smoking, then watch this video to see what it really costs you to smoke cigarettes. Smokers not only risk their health - they pay a lot of money for the privilege of doing so.
The End Result of Alcoholism
Many people are able to responsibly use alcohol. However, repeated alcohol abuse or a diagnosis of alcoholism can both lead to severe consequences. Here, we'll look at what addiction can mean to your body--from cirrhosis to cancer.
Risks of Obesity
Need a quick tip on how to spot life threatening risks associated with obesity? Watch this!
Smoking, Chewing Tobacco & Your Gums
You know that smoking can do a number on your teeth - but did you know it also puts your gums at risk? Turns out that smokers are five times more likely to develop gum or periodontal disease than non-smokers.