- Heartburn
- Difficulty swallowing
- Inability to swallow solid foods (eventually liquids also)
- Pain with swallowing
- Food sticking in esophagus
- Weight loss
- Regurgitation of undigested food
- Vomiting blood or passing old blood with bowel movements
Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer
By Sharon Gillson, About.com
Created: Thu Mar 03 2005
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