Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey had the worst Valentine’s Day — but he’s feeling the love now. Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Feb. 14 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph ...

IN THIS MORNING’S MEDICAL ALERT, APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL AWARENESS MONTH. AND HERE TO TELL US ABOUT THE DISEASE, WHO IT AFFECTS, AND THE WARNING SIGNS IS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ESOPHAGEAL CANCER ...

Esophageal strictures are classified as simple or complex based on length, shape, and treatment difficulty. Dysphagia is the most common symptom, often making eating and drinking stressful or painful.

About 0.3% of people with Barrett’s esophagus develop esophageal cancer each year, said Dr. Sachin Wani, a gastroenterologist and professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett’s esophagus formation. This condition affects the ...

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