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Module 1: Understanding Esophageal Cancer

What is Esophageal Cancer?
What is Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, describes Esophageal Cancer and provides an overview of the two main types of Esophageal Cancer: Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC).
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Who is at risk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Who is at risk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, discusses the causes and risk factors for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC).
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What are the symptoms of Esophageal Cancer?
What are the symptoms of Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, provides an overview of the symptoms of Esophageal Cancer.
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What is Barrett's Esophagus?
What is Barrett's Esophagus?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, provides an overview of Barrett's Esophagus, the only condition that is known to lead to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.
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When should I contact my doctor about my risk for Esophageal Cancer?
When should I contact my doctor about my risk for Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. Sri Komanduri, MD, discusses the symptoms, warning signs, and risk factors that may indicate you should contact your doctor about your risk for Esophageal Cancer.
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If I have Barrett's Esophagus, is there a way to determine my risk of developing Esophageal Cancer?
If I have Barrett's Esophagus, is there a way to determine my risk of developing Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. Sri Komanduri, MD, discusses how doctors determine the risk of Barrett's Esophagus developing into Esophageal Cancer.
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Does a hiatal hernia increase my risk of Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Does a hiatal hernia increase my risk of Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, provides an overview of hiatal hernia and its association with reflux and increased risk of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.
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How is Barrett's Esophagus detected?
How is Barrett's Esophagus detected?
Dr. Anthony M. Gamboa III, MD, discusses screening endoscopy and other technologies that are used to detect Barrett's Esophagus.
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Module 2: Detecting and Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

Can medications prevent Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Can medications prevent Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, discusses the use of medications for Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.
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What are the main types of Esophageal Cancer?
What are the main types of Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. Sri Komanduri, MD, provides an overview of the two main types of Esophageal Cancer: Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC) and Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC).
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What is the best way to address Esophageal Cancer?
What is the best way to address Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, discusses the prevention and treatment of Esophageal Cancer.
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What is the risk of Esophageal Cancer for patients with Barrett's Esophagus?
What is the risk of Esophageal Cancer for patients with Barrett's Esophagus?
Dr. Anthony M. Gamboa III, MD, discusses the association between Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer.
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What are the stages of Esophageal Cancer?
What are the stages of Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, provides an overview of the four stages of Esophageal Cancer and describes the TNM staging system.
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How is Esophageal Cancer staged?
How is Esophageal Cancer staged?
Dr. Craig Lockhart, MD, discusses how upper endoscopy, CT and/or PET scan, and endoscopic ultrasound are used to determine the stage of Esophageal Cancer.
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Module 3: Treating and Managing Esophageal Cancer

How is Esophageal Cancer treated?
How is Esophageal Cancer treated?
Dr. Craig Lockhart, MD, provides an overview of how Esophageal Cancer is treated and managed based on the type and stage of the cancer.
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What opportunities do clinical trials offer patients?
What opportunities do clinical trials offer patients?
Dr. Craig Lockhart, MD, discusses clinical trial opportunities for Esophageal Cancer patients.
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Can Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer be effectively treated without surgery?
Can Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer be effectively treated without surgery?
Dr. Sri Komanduri, MD, discusses endoscopic advances and how stage 1 Esophageal Cancer can be treated without surgery.
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What is the role of esophagectomy in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer?
What is the role of esophagectomy in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, describes the role of esophagectomy surgery for the treatment of Esophageal Cancer, how the surgery is performed, and lifestyle changes after esophagectomy.
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What issues are faced by patients who undergo esophagectomy?
What issues are faced by patients who undergo esophagectomy?
Dr. John C. Lipham, MD, discusses some of the issues faced by patients who undergo esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer, including dumping, nutrition, and feeding tubes.
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