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 ...

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

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 – ...

As the range of treatments expands, patients with esophageal cancer can advocate for the care that’s best for them. David Smalley, 59, hopes he’ll be used to his new normal before April and the ...

Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma is a rare type of cancer of the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. It starts in the gastroesophageal (GE) junction, the area where the ...

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 ...

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