While gastroesophageal reflux disease affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and ...

Dysphagia is a common early symptom of esophageal cancer, often confused with digestive issues, delaying diagnosis. Treatment varies by cancer stage; early-stage often involves surgery and ...

Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss warrant ...

FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- The latest findings reveal esophageal cancer rates are up across the board. Many factors can raise your risk, including your line of work. A recently FDA-approved, ...

Odynophagia is the medical term for pain or discomfort when swallowing. When you swallow, you may feel a burning or squeezing sensation anywhere from high in your throat or neck down to your sternum ...

Palliative care consultations improve quality of life and reduce financial strain for esophageal cancer patients by decreasing intensive interventions. Patients receiving palliative care had shorter ...

Esophageal cancer occurring in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) represents a critical clinical challenge, as these secondary tumours notably worsen patient prognosis. Owing ...

Firefighters were at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton on Wednesday, July 23, being screened with new technology designed to screen for a pre-cancerous condition known as Barrett’s ...