Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Detecting it in a timely manner favors better follow-up.
Frequent symptoms:
- Difficulty or discomfort when swallowing
- A feeling that food gets stuck
- Weight loss with no clear cause
- Pain or discomfort in the chest
When to see a doctor? When difficulty swallowing that progresses or persistent digestive symptoms appear, it is important to seek evaluation without postponing it.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist studies the esophagus and, when there is an oncologic diagnosis, the oncologist and the surgeon coordinate the follow-up. Discussing your symptoms with a professional makes it possible to guide the appropriate studies.
Data on 528 doctors who treat esophageal cancer
Which specialist treats esophageal cancer?
Esophageal cancer is mainly treated by an oncologist, with support from a general surgeon for surgical management, a gastroenterologist for diagnosis, and a radiation oncologist when radiation therapy is needed. If you have difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss, see an oncologist or gastroenterologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in esophageal cancer
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Frequently asked questions
What is esophageal cancer?
Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Detecting it in a timely manner favors better follow-up.
Which doctor treats esophageal cancer?
Esophageal cancer is mainly treated by an oncologist, with support from a general surgeon for surgical management, a gastroenterologist for diagnosis, and a radiation oncologist when radiation therapy is needed. If you have difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss, see an oncologist or gastroenterologist.