Detecting and Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

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Animation - Detecting and Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

This animation will help you understand the detection, diagnosis, and staging of esophageal cancer. Watch to learn about these topics as well as information on Barrett's esophagus, the only condition that is known to lead to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Once detected, Barrett's esophagus can be treated and eliminated, preventing the start of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Talk with your doctor about your risk for esophageal cancer or Barrett's esophagus.

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Animation - Detecting and Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

Slide Show - Detecting and Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

Expert Videos

1. Can medications prevent Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?

2. What are the main types of Esophageal Cancer?

3. What is the best way to address Esophageal Cancer?

4. What is the risk of Esophageal Cancer for patients with Barrett's Esophagus?

5. What are the stages of Esophageal Cancer?

6. How is Esophageal Cancer staged?

Patient Videos

7. How did you discover that you had Esophageal Cancer?

8. How did you learn you had Esophageal Cancer?

Other Modules:

Understanding Esophageal Cancer

Treating and Managing Esophageal Cancer

Other Modules:

Understanding Esophageal Cancer

Treating and Managing Esophageal Cancer

This educational activity has been developed by the Esophageal Cancer Action Network and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The visuals provided are meant to be representations only. No specific brand is being promoted or endorsed.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck.

Thank you to the funders of You And Esophageal Cancer. All content is developed independently by the Esophageal Cancer Action Network and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., in collaboration with an Expert Faculty group; funders are allowed no influence on the content of You And Esophageal Cancer.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.