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Esophageal cancer
Cancer of the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach (esophagus).
Is a type of:Cancer
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Neck (front)
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Medications
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