Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer Cancer of the esophagus, also called esophageal cancer, is an uncommon cancer in the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. This tube is called the esophagus.

Having Difficulty Swallowing? Learn About "ACHALASIA": A Disorder of the Esophagus Achalasia is a disease which affects the esophagus. You may know that the esophagus is a tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. In achalasia, the esophagus...

Patients` Rights Bill Boosts Hope For Cancer Patients The patients rights` legislation that passed by the Senate last week held some good news for cancer patients seeking to participate in federal clinical trials...

USC Scientists Say Test Appears Better Able To Detect Hidden Breast Cancer And Customize Treatments USC Scientists Say Test Appears Better Able to Detect Hidden Breast Cancer and Customize Treatments...

Hiatal Hernia, Common Cause Of Heartburn, May Be Inherited New research suggests that hiatal hernias, a common cause of heartburn, may run in families...

The Great American Smokeout: Start Stopping Today! Today, Nov. 18 is the 23rd annual Great American Smokeout, hosted by the American Cancer Society. The ultimate goal is to heighten the awareness of smokers that if they can quit for just one..

Cigars: Seeing through the Smoke Screen Cigar smoking dates back to Northern and Central American tribes more than a 1000 years ago. A long, thick bundle of twisted tobacco leaves...

Barrett's Esophagus: The Hidden Danger of GERD Many patients live with daily heartburn without being aware of the potential danger. Barrett's esophagus is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic...