Accurate diagnosis is essential to choosing the best treatment for your type and stage of esophageal cancer. Initial diagnostic tests for esophageal cancer could include:
Imaging tests may be conducted in order to determine whether the cancer has spread and if treatment has been effective, including:
Fox Chase Cancer Center radiologists and pathologists specializing in gastrointestinal cancer review all available diagnostic tests in order to make an informed diagnosis.
Fox Chase offers a Risk Assessment Program for individuals and families at risk for cancer and those with cancer. Our team of physicians, nurses and genetic counselors provides clinical and genetic evaluation and testing, screening and cancer risk-reduction services. To contact Fox Chase about these programs call 877-627-9684.