What You Need To Know About: Cancer of the Esophagus

This booklet is about cancer of the esophagus. Cancer that starts in this organ may also be called esophageal cancer. Each year in the United States, about 13,000 men and 3,500 women are told they have this disease. Learning about medical care for esophageal cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care.

This booklet tells about diagnosis and staging, treatment, supportive care and nutrition, taking part in research studies. This booklet has lists of questions that you may want to ask your doctor.