Esophageal cancer is a disease in which cells of the esophagus become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. Here you will find web sites containing information regarding esophageal cancer, including support groups, and non-profit organizations.
Recommended Resources
Contains an ove4rview of the condition as well as risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Also has a section dedicated to clinical trials.
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Esophageal+Cancer
Mayo Clinic: Esophageal Cancer
The prestigious Mayo Clinic staff has written this section of the site, which is about the symptoms, causes, and risk factors of esophageal cancer as well as how to prepare for a doctor's appointment if one suspects he is a victim.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-cancer/DS00500
National Cancer Institute: Esophageal Cancer
Web site covers the detection, symptoms, causes, testing, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments of esophageal cancer; from the National Cancer Institute.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/esophageal
National Center for Biotechnology Information: Esophageal Cancer
Describes the condition and treatment of cancer of the esophagus as well as giving causes and risk factors.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001328
