The American Cancer Society recommends the following:

After the cancer is found and staged, your doctor will talk to you about a treatment plan. There is a lot for you to think about when choosing the best way to treat or manage your cancer. There may be more than one treatment to choose from. Give yourself time to take in the information you have been given.

You may want to get a second opinion. A second opinion can give you more information and help you feel good about the treatment you choose. Some insurance companies require you to get a second opinion before they will agree to pay for treatments.

Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are used to treat early cancer of the esophagus. Other treatments may also be used for early cancers and pre-cancers of the esophagus. There are treatments to help relieve symptoms such as pain and blockage, too.