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Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms and treatment.
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cancer of the esophagus article
Cancer of the Esophagus Introduction
tube measuring 20-25 cm (8-10 in) long and 2-3 cm (0.75-1.25 in) wide that serves as a conduit for moving food and drink from the
cancers exist, as follows:
cells that line the esophagus.
arises from the esophageal glands or
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Resource of the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to an online booklet, clinical trials, medical articles and other general information.
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Full description of the NCI PDQ database.
Managing side effects and complications caused by cancer and its treatment.
Information about cancer support organizations, finances, insurance, home care, and hospice care.
Types of trials, how they work, risks and benefits of taking part.
Healing
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U.S. National Library of Medicine source including links to general information sites.
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Esophageal Cancer
Services and providers for Esophageal Cancer in the U.S.
National Institutes of Health
The primary NIH organization for research on Esophageal Cancer is the
The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your
stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not
Brief overview with an institutional focus and contact details.
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Although esophageal cancer is rare, the most common kinds of the disease are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma usually begins in the cells that form the top layer of the esophageal lining.
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Presents an extensive illustrated FAQ regarding this disease and its precursor condition.
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Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. Ongoing research into these diseases at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Section for pathologists on grading dysplasia.
Understanding Barrett's Esophagus
The presence of Barrett's esophagus is associated with increased risk of developing an invasive cancer (
). Columnar epithelial dysplasia as seen in
is a premalignant lesion for adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinoma does not develop "out of the blue". Instead,