Treatment options for recurrent esophageal cancer

For information on the following treatment options, see the Treatment Options Overview section.

Treatment for recurrent esophageal cancer may include the following:

  • Palliative care: Use any standard therapy to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Clinical trials

    Using our clinical trials search engine, you can find out which of the NCI-supported cancer clinical trials are currently enrolling patients. You can search for clinical trials by cancer type, patient age, and trial location. You can also get basic information about clinical trials.