Recognizing Symptoms
Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. However, as the cancer grows, symptoms may include:
Difficult or painful swallowing
Severe weight loss
Pain in the throat or back, behind the breastbone or between the shoulder blades
Hoarseness or chronic cough
Vomiting
Coughing up blood
These symptoms may be caused by esophageal cancer or by other conditions. It is important to check with a doctor.
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