What are some of the most common symptoms esophageal cancer?

Some of the most common symptoms of esophageal cancer include:

- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). This is often the first symptom of esophageal cancer. It may start with difficulty swallowing solid foods, but eventually, it can become difficult to swallow liquids as well.

- Pain when swallowing (odynophagia). This pain may be felt in the chest, neck, or back.

- Regurgitation of food or saliva. This is when food or saliva comes back up into the mouth after swallowing.

- Heartburn. This is a burning sensation in the chest that is often caused by acid reflux.

- Indigestion. This is a feeling of discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen.

- Nausea and vomiting.

- Weight loss. This is often due to difficulty swallowing and eating.

- Hoarseness. This is a change in the voice that is caused by the cancer affecting the nerves that control the vocal cords.

- Coughing. This may be a sign that the cancer has spread to the lungs.

- Shortness of breath. This may be a sign that the cancer has spread to the trachea or bronchi.