According to the American Cancer Society, there will be more than 14,550 new cases of esophageal cancer in the United States in 2006.

Treatment of esophageal cancer focuses on surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Physicians at UH Ireland Cancer Center and University Hospitals utilize this multi-modal approach in an effort to improve the outcome of patients with esophageal cancer.

Specialists from multiple disciplines comprise the Thoracic Patient Care Team. This team provides patients with a range of innovative treatment options, which are individualized to meet each patient's specific needs. The team meets weekly to evaluate new patients, and follows the patient's progress throughout treatment.

Meet the Thoracic Patient Care Team:

• Multidisciplinary Thoracic Malignancies Clinic and Referral Coordinator: Barbara Higgins MSN, CNS – 216-844-7466
• Medical Oncology Team – schedule an appointment or call 216-844-3951
• Radiation Oncology Team – schedule an appointment or call 216-844-3951
• Thoracic Surgery Team
• Pulmonology Team
• Gastroenterology Team