Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer affecting the oesophagus (gullet) – the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
It mainly affects people in their 60s and 70s and is more common in men than women.
It mainly affects people in their 60s and 70s and is more common in men than women.
Oesophageal cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms in the early stages. It’s only when it gets bigger that symptoms tend to develop.
Symptoms of oesophageal cancer can include:
The exact cause of oesophageal cancer is unknown, but the following things can increase your risk:
Oesophageal cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms in the early stages. It’s only when it gets bigger that symptoms tend to develop.
Symptoms of oesophageal cancer can include:
If oesophageal cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, it may be possible to cure it with: