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UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health

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UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Common symptoms of esophageal cancer can include regurgitation, persistent cough, heartburn, weight loss and painful or difficulty swallowing. Make an appointment if you experience symptoms or have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Learn more

Radiation therapy techniques to treat esophageal cancer



Ann Raldow, MD, MPH, radiation oncologist, discusses the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of esophageal cancer, the types of radiation therapy, the treatment process for patients receiving radiation therapy and signs and symptoms of common acute and late side effects of radiation therapy to the esophagus.

Barrett's esophagus: Link between acid reflux & esophageal cancer



Adarsh M. Thaker, MD, UCLA interventional endoscopist, discusses Barrett's esophagus including causes and risk factors, how it can lead to esophageal cancer, who should be screened and the surveillance and treatment options. More about Barrett's esophagus

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Minimally-invasive surgical procedures

Our skilled surgeons perform innovative, minimally invasive surgical procedures. Learn more about Heller myotomy, hiatal hernia repair, fundoplication, LINX and more

Belching vs supragastric belching

Belching occurs in everyone and is a normal physologic process that decreases the volume of gas in the upper stomach. But what about episodes of repeated belching? Video and more

 
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