Oesophageal cancer

Cancer of the oesophagus, also known as oesophageal cancer, is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that affects the oesophagus (gullet).

What is oesophageal cancer? {#overview}

Types of oesophageal cancer

How common is oesophageal cancer?

Treating oesophageal cancer

Help and support

Cancer of the oesophagus symptoms {#symptoms}

Cancer of the oesophagus causes {#causes}

Cancer of the oesophagus diagnosis {#diagnosis}

Treatment for oesophageal cancer {#treatment}

Preventing oesophageal cancer

Living with cancer {#overflow}

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Oesophahael cancer develops in the oesophagus, or gullet.  Learn more about its types and causes, and the support and treatment your doctor can offer you post-diagnosis.