Persistent heartburn, often dismissed, could signal esophageal cancer, a condition affecting the food passage. Early detection is crucial due to late-stage symptom onset. Chronic heartburn, linked to ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

Esophageal Cancer: Diagnosis & Treatment. Mayo Clinic. May 2, 2024. What to Do if You Have Esophagus Cancer. American Cancer Society. March 20, 2020.

Treatment strategies for esophageal cancer depend primarily on the disease stage, tumor location, patient’s overall health, and specific cancer type.

Kenneth J. Chang, M.D., and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian are on a mission to make esophageal cancer a thing of the ...

Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett's esophagus, a ...

Comprehensive Esophageal Cancer Treatment. Our physicians provide the full spectrum of treatments esophageal cancer may require. Based on the unique characteristics of your tumor, your team may ...

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.

Diagnosed last June with esophageal cancer, Scranton Fire Department Lt. Kelly Hopkins died from disease in March at age 63.

Cytosponge, a pill-on-a-thread, enables quick, non-invasive screening for esophageal cancer and could revolutionize cancer care globally.

Dysphagia is a common early symptom of esophageal cancer, often confused with digestive issues, delaying diagnosis. Treatment varies by cancer stage; early-stage often involves surgery and ...