Esophageal cancer occurs in the esophagus. The esophagus is the long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach. The purpose of the esophagus is to help move the
From a survivor prospective, recovery is a two step process that can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. A few years is on the extreme end.
We not only focus on the needs of patients, but also on the needs of caregivers who have committed themselves to helping a loved one through the recovery of this
Welcome to the new website of the Esophageal Cancer Support Group of Philadelphia (ECSOP). We are independent of any hospital or medical organization made up of patients and families battling Esophageal Cancer.
We are a unique Esophageal Cancer Support Group in the area comprised of members who have had esophagectomies, radiation and chemotherapy treatment because of Esophageal Cancer. We have all “been there and done that”. The path to recovery is often difficult and lengthy and we have
found that the journey can be made easier by going through it with others who have had similar treatments and experiences. We hold each other’s hand along the way and as our motto states, No One Fights Alone!
