Esophageal Cancer

On This Page:

• What is Esophageal Cancer?
• Treatment Locations
• Supportive Services
• Additional Resources

What is Esophageal Cancer?

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It lies behind the windpipe (trachea) and in front of the spine and in adults is about 10-13 inches long. At its smallest point, it is a little less than one inch wide. It carries food and liquids to the stomach. When cells grow abnormally in the esophagus, it is called esophageal cancer. You can learn more about esophageal cancer by clicking here.

The Intermountain Team

At Intermountain Cancer Centers, we use a team approach to treating esophageal cancer. We offer many diagnostic, supportive, and treatment options for esophageal cancer patients. These include:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Patient Navigation 
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Conference
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Clinic
• Clinical Trials

These services are available at the following facilities.

Supportive Services

We also offer many additional services for cancer patients. While these many not be located within each hospital, every Intermountain Healthcare cancer patient has access to these services, regardless of where you have surgery or treatment.

• Cancer Education Center
• Financial Support
• Moving Forward Clinic
• Nutrition Services
• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Social Work
• Survivorship Education Classes
• Tobacco Cessation

Additional Resources

There are many other reputable organizations that can assist you in your cancer journey.

• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute