Medical Definitions
Medical Definitions
Юрий Дольц
Esophageal Cancer. Medical Definition of Esophageal Cancer. Podcast
2 minutes Posted Jul 10, 2022 at 6:42 am.
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Esophageal cancer is a malignancy that develops in tissues of the hollow, muscular canal (esophagus) along which food and liquid travel from the throat to the stomach. Esophageal cancer usually originates in the inner layers of the lining of the esophagus and grows outward. In time, the tumor can obstruct the passage of food and liquid, making swallowing painful and difficult. Since most patients are not diagnosed until the late stages of the disease, esophageal cancer is associated with poor quality of life and low survival rates.