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Common Questions Esophageal

Is there any information on the tests used to diagnose esophageal cancer?
Barium Swallow - Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
Upper GI Series – National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Esophageal Cancer: Treatment - NCI/PDQ®

Do you have any information about surgeries used to treat esophageal cancer?
Surgery - American Cancer Society

I am concerned about pain after my esophageal surgery. Anything I can read on this?
Cancer-Pain.org - ACOR

I'm having trouble swallowing and eating. Do you have any information that may help me?
Difficulty With Swallowing - American Cancer Society
Doctor, I Have Trouble Swallowing - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Do you know any recipes for esophageal patients?
Eating to Win - Humberside Oesophageal Support Group
Nutrition and Recipes - Cathy's EC Café

What is Barret's Esophagus? Is it the same as esophageal cancer?
Barret's Esophagus - National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Barret's Esophagus - The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on esophageal cancer?
Information Finder on Gastrointestinal Cancers

Revised 2007

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