Diagnosis

Diagnosing esophageal cancer can be done in various ways, including:

• X-rays of the gastrointestinal tract
• Esophagoscopy: a thin tube is inserted into the mouth to examine the inside of the esophagus. This procedure can also be used to collect cell samples from the stomach for analysis.
• CT scans are used after a positive diagnosis to determine the extent, or spread of the cancer