Esophageal Cancer

Researchers are studying a risk-prediction tool that could help healthcare professionals better assess which patients need screening.

Dr. James East explains that there can be potentially severe complications if GERD is left untreated, including esophageal cancer.

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Shanda Blackmon explains why it's critical to detect and treat esophageal cancer early in its development.

Dr. James East explains what causes Barrett's esophagus, who is at risk, how it's diagnosed and treated, and how you can reduce your risk of developing the condition.

Researchers are investigating whether immunotherapy benefits people with esophageal and gastric cancers that have not spread to distant organs.

Learn what to expect from surgery for esophageal cancer, as well as reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation and recovery.

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Shanda Blackmon discusses the risks, causes, diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer.

Researchers from Mayo Clinic are evaluating a new, noninvasive screening method for Barrett's esophagus that uses an electronic nose device called an e-nose to analyze[...]