Understanding oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet)

Booklet
Published: 30 Nov 2019
Next review: 30 Nov 2022
Edition: 11
This booklet is about oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet). It is for anyone who is having tests for oesophageal cancer or has been diagnosed with it.  
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Published: 30 Nov 2019
Next review: 30 Nov 2022
Edition: 11
This booklet is about oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet). It is for anyone who is having tests for oesophageal cancer or has been diagnosed with it.  

About this booklet

The booklet explains what oesophageal cancer is and how it may be treated. We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor, who knows your medical history.

 

Visit our online information about oesophageal cancer.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information. 

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