At OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, you’ll get expert care from a team of specialists for your esophageal cancer. You’ll find:

• A team approach: Team members meet weekly to share their expertise. The team considers every option for your care.
• Surgical skill: Our surgeons offer advanced techniques, including a minimally invasive esophagectomy developed at OHSU.
• Access to the latest findings: Our doctors and researchers also pursue discoveries in the lab. They bring promising therapies to patients as quickly as possible.

Additional team members

Your team at the Knight may include a range of experts to support you and your family:

• Rehabilitation: Our highly trained physical, occupational and speech therapists can help you manage side effects, and regain strength and function.
• Palliative care: The specialists on our Palliative Care Service team can help you and your family manage symptoms and anxiety at any stage of cancer treatment.
• Social works: Our cancer social workers can take calls or meet with you. They can provide counseling, help you navigate OHSU, and offer referrals to a variety of resources.