The esophagus is a tube about a foot long that carries liquids and food to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus is often not diagnosed until an individual is over the age of 65, although cancer may have been developing for many years. Men are more likely than women to suffer from esophageal cancer.
The most common type of esophageal cancer in New York is Adenocarcinoma, which is usually found in the lower part of the esophagus.