A team of specialists will meet to discuss the best possible treatment for you. This is called a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Learn more about the different roles that make up your cancer team.
You might have treatment to cure the cancer. If a cure is not possible, the aim of treatment is to control the cancer and help with the symptoms (palliative treatment).
Your treatment for oesophageal cancer depends on:
The treatment options and considerations for these decisions will be discussed with you in your surgical appointment.