What causes esophageal cancer?

Esophageal cancer happens when cells from any part of the esophagus begin to abnormally grow at a fast rate.

There are two types of esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.

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Find cancer support

We have an entire network of support resources designed just for you across Texas—from diagnosis to after you finish cancer treatment. Whether it’s coordinating your care or connecting you with other survivors, we’ll arm you with support for your fight.

Get started today by contacting a patient navigator or exploring one of our many programs.

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Specialized centers for esophageal cancer treatment

Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Dallas

The Chest Cancer Research and Treatment Center at Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Dallas is the only program of its kind in North Texas. The specialists on the medical staff at the center use advanced techniques to provide expert care for esophageal cancer treatment in Dallas.

Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center – Temple, located in Temple, Texas, offers an integrated care team for gastrointestinal cancer. The multidisciplinary group of physicians on the medical staff has the specialized training and the experience necessary to diagnose, evaluate and treat cancers in the GI tract, including esophageal cancer.