What is the best treatment for esophageal pain from lung cancer radiation therapy?

Time: Pain medication , topical anesthetic spray and special mouth wash have been used to relief the pain. Go to see your radiation and medical oncologist and discuss with them about this issue- they will be able to help. The pain will gradually subside and go away. It is just a matter of time. I know it must have been tough for you, but hang in there. It will be better.

Dr Toloza and another doctor agreed

A few hints: Nothing totally counteracts the pain. It is helpful to favor soft or liquid foods; avoid very hot or cold drinks; try to maintain your weight as best you can; liquid hydrocodone helps; Carafate (sucralfate) sometimes helps; liquid antacid before meals helps; viscous Lidocaine helps; anti-fungals like Nystatin liquid often help; often a feeding tube is needed; clears in 2-3 wks after radiation.

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Radiation Esophagtis: You can use antacids to control the acid washing up from the stomach as well as meds such as nexium (esomeprazole).I also have a liquid mix that will topically numb the surface temporarily. Taking pain medicine on a regular basis say every 4 to 6 hours will help a lot. And last but not least a break from treatment is sometimes the best of all options.