Esophageal cancer often presents as adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Risk factors for esophageal cancer include chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, smoking, alcohol consumption, and Barrett’s esophagus. Early stages of this cancer may be asymptomatic, but progressive dysphagia, weight loss, and chest pain are common in advanced cases. Diagnosis of esophageal cancer relies on endoscopy with biopsy, often supplemented by imaging for staging. Treatment options include surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination, with outcomes depending on early detection and tumor staging.
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