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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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  • Chest pain on left side

  • Tight feeling in the chest

  • Food stuck in my throat

  • Chest pain when I breathe

  • Pain around the rib cage

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  • Right side chest pain

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Learn more about Esophageal cancer

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is esophageal cancer?

Cancer of the esophagus (food pipe). Known risk factors include alcohol, smoking, and gastric acid reflux.

Symptoms of esophageal cancer

  • Chest pain

  • Difficulty swallowing food or water

  • Previous or active smoker

  • Drink alcohol regularly

  • Black, shiny stool

  • Chest tightness

  • Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat

  • Recent weight loss

Questions your doctor may ask to check for esophageal cancer

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose esophageal cancer

  • Do you have any chest pain?

  • Do you have difficulty swallowing (e.g food or water)?

  • Do you currently smoke, or have you ever smoked in the past (including electronic cigarettes)?

  • Do you drink alcohol regularly?

  • Do you have stools that are black (like hair) and shiny?

Treatment for esophageal cancer

A specialist will confirm the diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan. The main types of treatment include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of these.

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References

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Reviewed By:

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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