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    Esophageal cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Esophageal cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the esophagus. The esophagus is a long, hollow tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus helps move swallowed food from the … See more

    Symptoms

    Esophageal cancer may not cause symptoms early on. Symptoms of esophageal cancer usually happen when the disease is advanced. Signs and symptoms … See more

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    Causes

    Esophageal cancer happens when cells lining the esophagus develop changes in their DNA. A … See more

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    Risk Factors

    Risk factors for esophageal cancer include conditions and habits that cause irritation in the esophagus. Risk factors may include: 1. A steady habit of drinking very hot liquids. 2. Bile reflu… See more

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    Complications

    As esophageal cancer advances, it can cause complications. Complications may include: 1. A blockage in the esophagus.Cancer may make it difficult for food and liq… See more

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    Other namesOesophageal cancer
    SpecialtyGastroenterology General surgery oncology
    SymptomsDifficulty swallowing, weight loss, hoarse voice, enlarged lymph nodes around the collarbone, vomiting blood, blood in the stool
    TypesEsophageal squamous-cell carcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma
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