Esophageal Cancer
The most common types of esophageal cancer are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These two forms of esophageal cancer tend to develop in different parts of the esophagus and are driven by different genetic changes. Explore the links on this page to learn more about esophageal cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, and more. Find clinical trials for esophageal cancer at Treatment Clinical Trials for Esophageal Cancer.
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What Is Esophageal Cancer?
Learn about esophageal cancer and the two most common types.
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Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Learn about causes, risk factors, and prevention of esophageal cancer.
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Screening
Learn about screening for esophageal cancer.
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Symptoms
Learn about symptoms of esophageal cancer.
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Diagnosis & Prognosis
Learn how esophageal cancer is diagnosed and what can affect your prognosis.
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Stages
Learn about tests used to stage esophageal cancer and what each stage means.
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Treatment
Learn about treatment options for esophageal cancer.
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Childhood Esophageal Cancer
Learn about childhood esophageal cancer.
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Drugs Approved for Esophageal Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for esophageal cancer. The list includes generic names and brand names. The drug names link to NCI's Cancer Drug Information summaries.
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Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy uses a drug activated by light to kill cancer and other abnormal cells. Learn how photodynamic therapy works, about the types of cancer and precancers it is used to treat, and the benefits and drawbacks of this treatment.
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Esophageal Cancer Statistics
Find more information about trends in esophageal cancer on the Cancer Stat Facts: Esophageal Cancer page.
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Coping with Cancer
Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.
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Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Learn about the long-term physical, psychological and social effects of treatment for childhood cancer.