Deciding on Treatment See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Surgery See All Other Treatments See All  Esophageal Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery There are many treatment choices for esophageal cancer. Learn which treatments may be an option for you. ...more  Esophageal Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments. ...more

Cancer FAQs See All  Esophageal Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer starts in cells that make up the inner lining layer of the esophagus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.

Overview See All  Esophageal Cancer: Introduction in Overview Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. ...more  Esophageal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Overview Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know that you have people on your healthcare team who can help. ...more  Esophageal Cancer: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Early Detection in Overview Anyone can get esophageal cancer.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Esophageal Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After you're diagnosed with esophageal cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. ...more  Chest X-Ray in Understanding Your Diagnosis A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs.

Esophageal Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Esophageal Cancer: Introduction in Overview Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. ...more  Esophageal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Overview Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know that you have people on your healthcare team who can help.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Ewing Sarcoma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are various treatment choices for Ewing sarcoma. Learn about the different treatment options....more  Ewing Sarcoma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn more about how chemo is used to treat Ewing sarcoma.

Cancer FAQs See All  Ewing Sarcoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that most often starts in the bone. It can also start in soft tissues. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.