Updated April 20, 2015.

Cancer can occur in different parts of the digestive system. Below you will find links to the resources for the types of cancer that can occur in the upper digestive tract. These types of cancer are esophageal cancer, stomach (gastric) cancer, and laryngeal cancer. You can learn the signs and symptoms, how the are diagnosed, and what treatment is available.

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the western world.

Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus.

• Esophageal Cancer - The Basics
  As mentioned above, esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus.
• Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer
  Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus. It is important to know what the symptoms are for this type of cancer.
• Stages of Esophageal Cancer
  After esophageal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the esophagus or to other parts of the body. The process used to find out if cancer cells have spread within the esophagus or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the...
• Treating Esophageal Cancer
  Different types of treatment are available for patients with esophageal cancer. Treatments range from currently used standard treatments, and those treatments are being tested in clinical trials.

• Preventing Esophageal Cancer
  Doctors cannot always explain why one person gets cancer and another does not. There is, however, a strong association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal cancer.

Stomach (gastric) Cancer

Stomach cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. The resources below will tell you the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.

• What is Stomach Cancer?
  Gastric cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. Learn what the risk factors are for developing stomach cancer.
• Symptoms of Stomach (Gastic) Cancer
  Possible signs and symptoms of stomach cancer. One of the symptoms may be chronic heartburn.
• Diagnosing Stomach Cancer
  These are some of the tests that are routinely used when diagnosing the presence of stomach cancer.
• Treating Stomach Cancer
  Details on the four different types of treatment for stomach cancer.
• Stages of Stomach Cancer
  After stomach cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the stomach or to other parts of the body.

Laryngeal Cancer

Cancer of the larynx (also be called laryngeal cancer) can develop in any part of the larynx, but most begins in the glottis. The inner walls of the larynx are lined with cells called squamous cells. Almost all laryngeal cancers begin in these cells.

• Laryngeal Cancer Defined
  Cancer of the larynx (also be called laryngeal cancer) can develop in any part of the larynx, but most begins in the glottis. The inner walls of the larynx are lined with cells called squamous cells. Almost all laryngeal cancers begin in these cells.
• Risk Factors for Laryngeal Cancer
  There are some risk factors that can make it more likely for a person to develop laryngeal cancer. Some new studies suggest GERD may be a risk factor for this type of cancer for some people.
• Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer
  Learn what the symptoms of laryngeal cancer are.
• Diagnosing Laryngeal Cancer
  If your doctor suspects you may have cancer of the larynx, he or she may want one or more of the following exams done.
• Treating Laryngeal Cancer
  Descriptions of the various treatment options for laryngeal cancer.