Esophageal Cancer Q&A with Dr. Richard Battafarano [Video]

Director of Thoracic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Richard Battafarano, reviews the signs, symptoms and treatment options for esophageal cancer. He also discusses what to expect at a surgical consultation and during recovery, as well as the importance of being treated by a multidisciplinary team. #EsophagealCancer #JohnsHopkins https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/surgery/specialty-areas/thoracic-surgery

0:03 What are the signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer?
0:39 What tests are needed prior to surgery?
1:23 What happens at the surgical consultation?
1:52 What is recovery like?
2:39 Why is it important to be treated by a multidisciplinary team?