Esophageal Cancer Support Services
May 25, 2025
This page was reviewed under our medical and editorial policy by Jae Y. Kim, M.D., associate professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte
Living With Esophageal Cancer
When you come to City of Hope®, you automatically gain access to an unparalleled array of support services to help you and your family take each step in your esophageal cancer journey. We can help with all of these concerns, and more:
- Managing side effects, such as difficulty swallowing or talking
- Dealing with pain from cancer or its treatments
- Getting nutritional support following esophageal cancer treatment
- Navigating the health care system
- Getting referrals to smoking cessation or alcohol avoidance support programs
- Balancing your emotional, social and spiritual health
- Staying healthy and active
- Learning caregiver skills
- Dealing with family, school and/or work stress
- Learn more about these resources at our Living with Cancer and Supportive Care Medicine sites.