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Oesophageal cancer
Eighty five per cent of cancers arise in the middle third of the oesophagus, with the rest evenly distributed between the upper third and the lower third. The overwhelming majority of the cancers in the upper two thirds are squamous carcinomas (as expectred as the lining of the oesophagus is squamous cells), whereas a quarter of those arising in the lower third are adenocarcinomas, suggesting an origin from glands – perhaps from gastric glands.
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Featured cancer specialists
Looking for a cancer specialist? One of our featured specialists may be able to help.
- Dr Nick Plowman: Consultant in Radiotherapy and Oncology, London
Dr Plowman is Consultant in Radiotherapy and Senior Clinical Oncologist to St Bartholomew’s Hospital (adults) and The Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street (children). He is an expert on both radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Cancer treatment centres
Only a few private hospitals and private clinics provide the extensive resources required for cancer treatment. Select from one of our featured centres:
- Cancer Centre at the Cromwell Hospital, London
A highly skilled multi disciplinary teams of cancer surgeons, oncologists and specialist support staff work together to treat a wide range of cancers.
Cancer charities and support groups
Find out about the charities and support groups that can help people with oesophageal cancer, and their relatives and carers.