Links and Glossary

Esophageal Cancer Resources

SPOHNC:  “Support for people with oral, head & neck cancers” 1-800-377-0928 Provides support and information for patients, family members, and health professionals. 

Cathy’s EC Café:  This web page was created by the daughter or a man with esophageal cancer and is written from a patient/family perspective. Contains a “support group” forum for people living with esophageal cancer, as well as the personal stories of both patients and caregivers.  It contains NCI information about esophageal cancer, frequently asked questions, links to other cancer and general health care sites. 

ASCO, the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (the world’s leading organization of medical professionals who treat people with cancer).  Their “People Living With Cancer” website is an accurate, reliable, and oncologist-approved source of information on more than fifty types of cancer: 

National Cancer Institute:  Contact them at or 1-800-4-CANCER for up-to-date, accurate information about cancer, current treatment recommendations, clinical trials, and support services.

American Cancer Society:  1-800-464-3102 or   Contact them for information, support, referrals. 

Oncolink Esophageal Cancer Page:  has information and links to other resources on esophageal cancer.