Esophageal Cancer

Barretts esophagus, a complication of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a risk factor for the development of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.

Risk factors for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus include male gender, obesity, poor nutrition, and smoking.

Symptoms:

Backwards movement of food through the esophagus and possibly mouth

Chest pain unrelated to eating

Difficulty swallowing solids or liquids

Heartburn

Vomiting blood

Weight loss

Exams and Tests:

Tests used to help diagnose esophageal cancer may include:

Barium swallow

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and biopsy

Chest MRI or thoracic CT (usually used for helping to determine the stage of the disease)

PET scan

Treatment:

When esophageal cancer is only in the esophagus and has not spread elsewhere, surgery is the treatment of choice. The goal of surgery is to remove the cancer.

If the patient cannot tolerate surgery or the cancer has spread to other organs, chemotherapy or radiation may be used to help reduce symptoms.

When to Contact us:

If you have difficulty swallowing with no known cause and it does not get better.

Prevention:

Avoid smoking

Limit or eliminate alcoholic drinks

People with symptoms of severe reflux should seek medical attention.

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Esophageal Cancer