Healia
Search for health information:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer Information Summary from the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
PDQ (Physician Data Query) is a comprehensive cancer database published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Esophageal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) - Purpose of This PDQ Summary

This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about esophageal cancer prevention. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Screening and Prevention Editorial Board.

Information about the following is included in this summary:

  • Esophageal cancer incidence and mortality statistics and information about esophageal cancer risk factors.
  • Interventions for esophageal cancer prevention.
  • Benefits and harms of interventions to prevent esophageal cancer.

This summary is intended as a resource to inform clinicians and other health professionals about the currently available information on esophageal cancer prevention. The PDQ Screening and Prevention Editorial Board uses a formal evidence ranking system in reporting the evidence of benefit and potential harms associated with specific interventions. It does not provide formal guidelines or recommendations for making health care decisions. Information in this summary should not be used as a basis for reimbursement determinations.

This summary is also available in a patient version, which is written in less technical language.
Date Last Modified:2008-04-03
About PDQ Cancer Information from the National Cancer Institute
PDQ (Physician Data Query) is a comprehensive cancer database published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It contains peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine; a registry of cancer clinical trials; and directories of physicians, professionals who provide genetics services, and organizations that provide cancer care.

The PDQ cancer information summaries are peer reviewed and updated monthly by six editorial boards comprised of specialists in adult treatment, pediatric treatment, supportive care, screening and prevention, genetics, and complementary and alternative medicine. The Boards review current literature from more than 70 biomedical journals, evaluate its relevance, and synthesize it into clear summaries.
HomeAbout HealiaBusiness SolutionsPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use