Did you know?

• The frequency of this cancer has increased almost 800% since 1975.
• Once discovered, the overall death rate within 5 years of a diagnosis of esophageal cancer is 85-90%, while it is only approximately 20% for colon cancer!
• Esophageal Cancer is more common in men than women. 
• In patients with typical GERD symptoms consisting of heartburn, regurgitation, or both that occurred once a week or more, the incidence of cancer was 8 times higher than those without GERD symptoms. 

Lowering Your Risk

• Limit alcohol use.
• Avoid smoking and other tobacco products
• Get medical treatment if you have acid reflux (GERD)
• Balanced diet
• Maintain an appropriate weight