Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.
Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know that you have people on your healthcare team who can help.
Anyone can get esophageal cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for it. Learn which ones.
Esophageal cancer often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. When this cancer does cause symptoms, they're often like those you might have with other health issues, such as indigestion.