Esophageal Cancer

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Nobody told Donna Avery that esophageal cancer is often fatal when diagnosed at a late stage. Now 7 years after her diagnosis, she chronicles her experience with radiation and dealing with this rare cancer, which accounts for only 1% of all new cancer diagnoses in the United States.

After he was diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer in 2017, “Art became my love,” says Larry Taylor.

In June 2020, the FDA approved a new indication for Opdivo, a PD-1 inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent, or metastatic esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma, after the use of chemotherapy.

View this slideshow to learn important facts about esophageal cancer, including statistics, causes and symptoms.

Donna Avery describes her stage III esophageal cancer diagnosis and the path that led her to regain her ability to do something that brings her joy: whistling.

George Ford, who was 7 years old during WWII, offers his personal perspective brimming with insight as he recounts his journey with esophageal cancer.

George Ford was looking forward to retirement when, on January 5, 2009, a day before his birthday, he received a call from his doctor telling him that he had esophageal cancer.

An overview of causes, top risks, and treatment options of esophageal cancer by nurse navigator Cheryl Bellomo.