Mid-stage esophageal cancer is the name of western medicine, and western medicine should be preferred for its treatment, with western medicine treatment as the mainstay and Chinese medicine as a supplement. Both of them can be applied together and there is no effect comparison. Intermediate esophageal cancer belongs to the category of “choking and hiccup” in Chinese medicine. For the evidence of phlegm-qi interlocking obstruction, it can be seen as obstruction of swallowing, vomiting when eating, or eating in the morning and vomiting in the evening, and pain in distension of stomach and epigastrium, etc. It can be treated with Qidi San. In the case of fluid deficiency and heat knot syndrome, the patient can use Sha Shen Maidong Tang to treat the symptoms of dysphagia and pain, and the patient can be upset and have a dry mouth. For signs of blood stasis, such as obstruction of food and drink, inability of food to enter, pain in the chest and diaphragm, immobilization, etc., Tong Yu Tang can be used. For signs of qi deficiency and yang weakness, such as obstruction of swallowing, inability to eat and drink, generalized salivation, and swelling of the face and feet, use Nourishing Qi and Transporting Spleen Soup. It is recommended that the patient seek medical treatment in time and under the guidance of the doctor.