Cancer Care
From diagnosis and throughout treatment, Main Line Health cancer specialists (oncologists) provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones through all stages of cancer treatment.
When you eat and drink, food and liquids travel down your esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in the esophagus.
Early detection can give you a head start in treating esophageal cancer, so if you already have Barrett's esophagus, our team will work with you to make sure you receive proper, regular screenings.
Some of the most common symptoms of esophageal cancer include:
Many other illnesses can cause these same symptoms, so talk to your doctor to get a better idea of what's happening in your body. Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and do a physical exam. You may also need tests like:
Treatment for esophageal cancer can include:
Talk to your doctor to see which treatment — or combination of treatments — might work best for your needs.
From diagnosis and throughout treatment, Main Line Health cancer specialists (oncologists) provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones through all stages of cancer treatment.
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