esophageal cancer Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

In 2020, more than 18,000 people will develop esophageal cancer. It is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United

The Stitch

What you should know about esophageal cancer

April 23, 2020June 8, 2020Cancer, esophageal cancer, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the United States and has been for the past 30-40 years, with cases increasing four-fold in

Momentum

New Baylor program targets esophageal cancer

September 21, 2016December 22, 2016Allison Mickey, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Brandon Smaglo, Dr. Henry Mok, Dr. Mohamed Othman, Dr. Shawn Groth, esophageal cancer, Healthcare, Houston

Esophageal cancer is rising at one of the highest rates of any cancer, particularly among Caucasian men, which is often attributed to the obesity epidemic

Momentum

Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?

May 6, 2015October 7, 2016Barrett's esophagus, Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, endoscopy, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, heartburn, Houston, Julia Parsons

Have an endoscopy scheduled or just curious about the procedure? Dr. Hashem El-Serag, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, says patients

Momentum

Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015April 21, 2021Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.