Esophageal cancer

Overview

The esophagus is the tube that connects the back of the throat to the stomach. Symptoms of this type of cancer include trouble swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, worsening indigestion or heartburn, and coughing or hoarseness. Treatment focuses on removing the cancer through surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation also may be used.

Specialty care

Cancer Care

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Pediatrics | Hematology-Oncology

Care team

Profiles

Stephen Hazelrigg, MD

Cardiovascular Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702

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Waqas Azhar, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Cancer Care

400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702

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Traves Crabtree, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cancer Care, Surgery | General

315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702

Profiles

Amanda Clouser, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine | Hematology-Oncology, Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor, Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702

Care facilities

Locations

Women and Children's Clinic

400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702

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Locations

Simmons Cancer Institute

315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702

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