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Esophageal Cancer—Patient Version

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Overview

The most common types of esophageal cancer are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These two forms of esophageal cancer tend to develop in different parts of the esophagus and are driven by different genetic changes. Explore the links on this page to learn more about esophageal cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, and clinical trials.

Treatment

PDQ Treatment Information for Patients

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Causes & Prevention

PDQ Prevention Information for Patients

Esophageal Cancer Prevention

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Clinical Trials to Prevent Esophageal Cancer

Screening

PDQ Screening Information for Patients

Esophageal Cancer Screening

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Clinical Trials to Screen for Esophageal Cancer

Statistics

Find more information about trends in esophageal cancer on the Cancer Stat Facts: Esophageal Cancer page.

Coping with Cancer

The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.

Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care

Research

Trial Establishes Preferred Treatment for Some People with Esophageal Cancer

Nivolumab-Based Combinations Improve Survival in Advanced Esophageal Cancer

For Esophageal Cancer, Immunotherapy Likely to Play Larger Role

Pembrolizumab Approved for Some Patients with Advanced Esophageal Cancer

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