A small number of esophageal cancers are linked to genes passed through families. But most esophageal cancers aren’t linked to a family history and don’t have a known cause. In the United States, ...

Stage 4 esophageal cancer means that cancer has spread from the esophagus to the surrounding organs, or other parts of the body, and the nearby lymph nodes. Treatment usually focuses on therapies ...

Radiation therapy is an important part of treatment for all stages of esophageal cancer. It is usually combined with chemotherapy. Radiation therapy involves using radiation to destroy cancer cells.

The esophagus is a tubular, elongated organ that plays an important role in transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Several conditions can negatively affect the esophagus, including acid reflux, ...

Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett's esophagus is the starting point for all cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma – the most common type of esophageal ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The cancer typically begins in the inner layer of the esophagus wall and grows outward, but it can start anywhere. Esophageal cancer is a rare cancer, accounting for just 1 percent of cancer cases in ...

Fred Hutch researchers are working on several fronts to save lives from esophageal cancer. They are identifying the environmental and patient factors that underlie it, investigating biomarkers of ...