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Definition

Esophageal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach.

See also: Barrett's esophagus

Alternative Names

Cancer - esophagus

Causes

Esophageal cancer is relatively uncommon in the United States, and occurs most often in men over 50 years old. It affects less than 5 in 100,000 people. There are two main types of esophageal cancer --squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. These two types look different from each other under the microscope.

Squamous cell esophageal cancer (More)

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General Information

About Esophageal Cancer Barrett's Esophagus Cancer of the Esophagus - What You Need to Know (NCI) (More)

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The Body

Alcohol Consumption Bodily Defenses Against Cancer (Merck) Cancer Genetics Overview (More)

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Complications

Anemia Brain Metastases Liver Metastases (More)

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Symptoms and Tests

Barium Swallow X-ray Biopsy Bronchoscopy (More)

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Treatment

Radiation Therapy Alternative Therapy and Cancer Treatments Alternative Therapy: Merck Manual, Second Home Edition (Merck) (More)

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Staying Healthy

Esophageal Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention Guidelines for Pureed Meals - Proper Nutrition on a Pureed Diet Heartburn Prevention - Image (More)

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Additional information on Esophageal Cancer

Research/Other News Facts and Figures Insurance/Financing

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