Cancer of the Esophagus Symptoms

• Symptoms of esophageal cancer usually do not show up until the disease has reached an advanced stage.



• The most common symptom is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
  
  
  • Initially, swallowing solids is difficult.
  
  
  
  • Over time, even swallowing liquids becomes difficult.


• The following symptoms may accompany cancer of the esophagus. Any of these symptoms are indications of advanced disease and should be considered as a sign to get medical attention.
  
  
  • Weight loss
  
  
  
  • Central chest pain
  
  
  
  • Pain upon swallowing
  
  
  
  • Vomiting
  
  
  
  • Chronic cough
  
  
  
  • Symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding
    
    
    • Black stools
    
    
    
    • Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

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