There are many differences between esophageal polyps and esophageal cancer, such as different nature, different occurrence sites and different treatment modes. 1. Different nature: esophageal polyps are benign tumors, which are mainly caused by chronic inflammation of esophagus. Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor, which will metastasize and recur if not treated, and in serious cases, it is life-threatening. 2. Different parts of the esophagus: esophageal polyps can occur in any part of the esophagus, and the growth rate of polyps is slow. Esophageal cancer is mainly a malignant tumor of esophageal mucosal epithelium, and the development of the disease is faster. 3. Different treatment modes: esophageal polyps only need to be removed by surgery. Esophageal cancer not only needs to be removed by surgery, but also needs to be treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy after surgery to prevent cancer cells from spreading. There is a certain difference between esophageal polyp and esophageal cancer. No matter which kind of disease it is, patients should go to the hospital in time to take treatment, and it is suggested that patients should seek medical treatment in time.