Results for tag: "Esophagus Cancer"

Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is the eighth most common cancer in the world and is more common in men than women. Symptoms of esophageal cancer include difficulty swallowing, weight loss, chest pain, and coughing up blood. Treatment options for esophageal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The oncology market for esophageal cancer is highly competitive, with a number of companies offering treatments and therapies. Companies such as AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, and Roche are some of the major players in the market. Other companies such as Novartis, Pfizer, and Eli Lilly are also active in the market. Show Less Read more