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Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer forms in the tissue lining the esophagus. There are two main types: adenocarcinoma (linked to acid reflux) and squamous cell carcinoma (linked to smoking and alcohol).

Symptoms like difficulty swallowing and chest pain usually arise only in advanced stages.

Key Facts:

• More common in men
• Strongly associated with lifestyle habits
• Often diagnosed through endoscopy

Symptoms:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Chest pain
• Unexplained weight loss
  
  

Treatment:

• Surgery
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy