Every patient has access to the upper GI nurse specialist team from the time of diagnosis onwards. Telephone 0113 2068457.
The most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer include:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Weight loss
- Food coming back up before reaching the stomach or being sick
- Pain when swallowing
- Indigestion or heartburn that doesn’t go away
- A cough
- A hoarse voice
- Dull pain or discomfort behind the breastbone or in the back
If you have any of these symptoms you should contact your GP.
Diagnostic tests
Tests to diagnose oesophagealÌýcancer include:
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- CT scanÌý
- MRI scan
Treatments
Treatment options include:ÌýÌý
- Radiotherapy
- Symptom management
- Information on Research and Clinical Trials
More information on the chemotherapy pathway at the Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Cancer Centre is available.
When treatment is complete
When treatment is complete a member of the teamÌýwill discuss what happens next.Ìý
The upper GI nurse specialist teamÌýare available for advice and can be contacted on 0113 2068457.