Dr. Gregg Silverman explained to First Edition viewers why it is difficult to determine why men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Symptoms include trouble swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, worsening indigestion or heartburn, and coughing or hoarseness.
Understanding esophageal cancer and why men are more likely than women to be diagnosed
More than 200,000 cases of this cancer are diagnosed every year in the U.S.