Additional Resources

A selection of websites related to prevention and treatment of esophageal cancer, and support for persons with the cancer. Suggested risk calculators for lung, breast and colon cancers are at bottom of page.

EC Aware

The mission of EC Aware is to provide outreach for esophageal cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors, to increase public awareness of this disease and to offer education and information in a supportive environment.

NCI explanation of cancer treatments ("PDQ")

NCI's PDQ summary and explanation of esophageal treatments.

Search for treatment trials from NCI

Search for clinical trials for esophageal cancer (NCI).

DeGregorio Family Foundation

Oesophageal Patients Association (UK)

The OPA has led the fight against oesophageal and gastric cancers for over 30 years. Our purpose is to support patients, their families and carers and raise awareness of these cancers and their prevention. Whatever stage you’re at the OPA is here to help you.

NCI cancer screening and prevention trials

NCI's resource for clinical trials of screening and surveillance (prevention).

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

NCCN guidelines for esophageal cancer treatment for patients and physicians..

Risk calculators for other cancers

Lung cancer

This well-documented tool from the University of Utah focuses on possible benefits and risks of lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography.

Breast cancer

Risk calculator for female breast cancer from NCI. This model is not appropriate for those with inherited high-risk mutations such as BRCA1/2. Links to other models are provided.

Colorectal cancer

RIsk calculator for colorectal cancer developed by NCI.