{"id":49301,"date":"2021-05-03T01:40:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T06:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3023625-fork.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com\/?p=49301"},"modified":"2021-05-03T01:40:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T06:40:15","slug":"is-it-common-for-doctors-to-miss-signs-of-esophageal-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wiselawoffices.com\/es\/is-it-common-for-doctors-to-miss-signs-of-esophageal-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it common for doctors to miss signs of esophageal cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most common forms of cancer affects the esophagus. As the sixth-most common cancer worldwide, esophageal cancer is readily seen in Illinois. Despite its prevalence, some medical professionals may miss its signs, leading to complications when the cancer becomes more advanced.<\/p>\n

What is the esophagus?<\/h2>\n

The esophagus is a long tube that runs from the back of the throat to the top of the stomach. Essentially, it is the initial part of the digestive tract, as it helps move food into the stomach. Esophageal cancer is more common in men than women and is often associated with alcohol or tobacco use, poor nutrition, and obesity. In its earliest stages, esophageal cancer often doesn’t have any signs or symptoms, sometimes making it difficult to prove a case of medical malpractice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Signs and risk factors<\/h2>\n

Common signs of esophageal cancer include:<\/p>\n