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. Read More ›

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

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. Read More ›

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

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. Read More ›

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

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. Read More ›

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