Dr. Shanda Blackmon

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Dr. Shanda Blackmon answers questions about esophageal cancer treatment

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

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Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers

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