# Esophagus Cancer

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8RLoj1VDuLRAtv0kYBUpF4

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Esophageal Cancer

## Definition

Esophagus cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This cancer can significantly impact swallowing and digestion and often requires a combination of treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9LBsMo1i6vrjdqZMZJ3mmq

**Deprecated:** False