Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancers arise in the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. These cancers can happen in the upper portion of the esophagus or lower down where the esophagus meets the stomach, commonly referred to as the gastroesophageal junction. Esophageal cancer is the seventh most common cancer diagnosed worldwide and is the sixth leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Risk factors include male gender, family history of esophageal cancer, smoking, alcohol consumption, and patients who have a history of Barrett’s esophagus. Stages of liver cancer use Tumor, Node, Metastasis (TNM) staging as well as Stage Grouping using Stages 0, I, II, III, or IV. Staging systems describe the extent of cancer throughout the body and help doctors determine which treatments to offer. Esophageal cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of chemotherapy and radiation (chemoradiation). The choice and effectiveness of the treatment may depend upon the stage at diagnosis.

NOTE: Treatment Options listed below are not all-inclusive. Other treatments may be available. ChemoExperts provides drug information and does not recommend any one treatment over another. Only your Doctor can choose which therapy is appropriate for you.