Patient Education Information

Mayo Clinic: Esophageal Cancer - This site gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic.

What You Need to Know About Cancer of the Esophagus - Detailed information from the National Cancer Institute about cancer of the esophagus, including nutritional support, emotional support and potential questions for your doctor.

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on esophageal cancer comes from the American Cancer Society. Simply click on "Choose a cancer type" under the Patients, Family, & Friends section of this web site, scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Barrett's Esophagus - A gastroenterology practice in Pennsylvania has created this information.

Cancer of the Esophagus - Emedicine.com offers this information in their consumer health section.

Cancer Facts - The National Cancer Institute has created dozens of fact sheets about all aspects of cancer, they can be accessed here. They also have versions in Spanish.

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Read the latest news and research from this respected Cancer Center.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Ten Questions To Ask Your Endoscopist - Members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy tell what you need to find out before your test.

What Are the Risk Factors for Cancer of the Esophagus? - Learn what puts you at risk for this type of cancer.