Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), pain and other symptoms, and is diagnosed with biopsy. Small and localized tumors are treated with surgery, and advanced tumors are treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or combinations. Prognosis depends on the extent of the disease and other medical problems, but is fairly poor.

Epidemiology

Esophageal cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer, but some world areas have a markedly higher incidence than others: China, India and Japan, as well as the United Kingdom, appear to have a higher incidence, as well as the region around the Caspian Sea (Stewart & Kleihues 2003).

Related Topics:
China - India - Japan - United Kingdom - Caspian Sea

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Annual incidence is between 3-11 per 100,000 for males and 0.6-6 per 100,000 for females (Stewart & Kleihues 2003).

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