Barrett’s esophagus is a precursor to esophageal cancer, with early detection improving survival rates significantly. Definitions of Barrett’s esophagus vary, impacting esophageal cancer detection ...

The DeGregorio Family Foundation with support from the Torrey Coast Foundation has awarded a $750,000 Michael F. Price Memorial Grant to Eric Smith, MD, PhD, and Andrew Aguirre, MD, PhD, both of ...

An endoscopy—using a fiber‐optic tube to peer inside the body and collect biopsy samples—can be an invaluable way to detect ...

Minimally invasive screening methods offer a more accessible, cost-effective way to detect Barrett’s esophagus early and help prevent esophageal cancer. Before the introduction of minimally invasive ...

Adding the antiangiogenic drug to standard care does not extend overall survival among patients with metastatic esophageal ...

Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer. Expert Tips from your Student DOc- 4 Early Signs of Esophageal Cancer 1. Trouble swallowing – ...

The esophagus is the organ in the throat that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancers make up approximately 1% of cancer diagnoses in the U.S., making them rare. Because many ...

Several obesity-related cancer types are increasing globally amongst adults. Young adults between of 20 to 49 have the highest increases in cancer diagnoses.

Practical strategies to screen for cancer remain a high priority for public health. For all types of cancer, early diagnosis gives patients the best chance of positive outcomes. Early diagnosis ...

Research on TissueCypher by Horvath et al. honored with a Presidential Poster Award from the ACG Abstract Selection Committee ...

Now Novak is taking that "grit" to another level — taking on the Spartan Race at Fenway Park. The event puts participants through a series of obstacles — crawling, running and climbing their way ...