Surviving cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula: Sandy Tovey’s journey
Learn more about Sandy Tovey’s battle with esophageal cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula, as well as her recovery after complications.
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esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer awareness: Q&A with Dr. Shawn Groth
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
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What you should know about esophageal cancer
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
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New Baylor program targets esophageal cancer
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
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Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?
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
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Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer
April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.
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