Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses specialized drugs either to kill cancer cells or to help manage side effects of cancer.
We use latest techniques to diagnose and treat your cancer
Esophagus cancer (also called esophageal cancer) occurs when you have abnormal cell growth inside your esophagus.
Esophageal cancer starts in the inner layer of your esophagus, called the mucosa, and grows out through to the muscle layer. We use the latest techniques to diagnose and treat esophageal cancer.
Symptoms of esophageal cancer include:
If you experience these symptoms, you should speak to your primary care physician. By diagnosing cancer as early as possible, you have more treatment options.
Risk factors for esophageal cancer include:
In order to reduce your risk for esophageal cancer, stop smoking, reduce your alcohol consumption and eat a healthy diet. In the past, mainly smoking and alcohol caused esophageal cancer. Today, acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), leads the way as the main cause. Acid reflux causes four times as many cases of esophageal cancer as smoking and alcohol. You should work with your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist to control GERD.
Symptoms of esophageal cancer include:
If you experience these symptoms, you should speak to your primary care physician. By diagnosing cancer as early as possible, you have more treatment options.
Risk factors for esophageal cancer include:
In order to reduce your risk for esophageal cancer, stop smoking, reduce your alcohol consumption and eat a healthy diet. In the past, mainly smoking and alcohol caused esophageal cancer. Today, acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), leads the way as the main cause. Acid reflux causes four times as many cases of esophageal cancer as smoking and alcohol. You should work with your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist to control GERD.
We offer comprehensive treatments so you can receive all the care you need. You will receive multidisciplinary care from a team of expert healthcare professionals, including:
Your cancer care team works with you to develop a personalized treatment plan so you receive the treatment and support you need in your fight against esophageal cancer.
Because esophageal cancer is less common, you should seek care from a specialized cancer center. The IU Health Simon Cancer Center has physicians experienced in esophageal cancer treatment. Depending on your care plan, your treatments may include one or more of the following options:
We offer comprehensive treatments so you can receive all the care you need. You will receive multidisciplinary care from a team of expert healthcare professionals, including:
Your cancer care team works with you to develop a personalized treatment plan so you receive the treatment and support you need in your fight against esophageal cancer.
Because esophageal cancer is less common, you should seek care from a specialized cancer center. The IU Health Simon Cancer Center has physicians experienced in esophageal cancer treatment. Depending on your care plan, your treatments may include one or more of the following options:
We provide additional support services, such as psychosocial support and palliative care, to help you and your family through the difficulties of cancer treatment. After treatment, we can connect you with an IU Health speech-language pathologist who can help you regain your ability to swallow. An IU Health dietitian can help you make dietary choices that reduce your risk for future acid reflux. We strive to improve your quality of life through every stage of treatment.
Find information and resources on the following external websites:
We provide additional support services, such as psychosocial support and palliative care, to help you and your family through the difficulties of cancer treatment. After treatment, we can connect you with an IU Health speech-language pathologist who can help you regain your ability to swallow. An IU Health dietitian can help you make dietary choices that reduce your risk for future acid reflux. We strive to improve your quality of life through every stage of treatment.
Find information and resources on the following external websites:
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