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Tumor of the esophagus, which is the part of your food pipe that runs between the throat and stomach, is called esophageal cancer. The symptoms of this cancer are difficulty swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain or burning sensation, heartburn, and hoarse voice. The types of esophageal cancer are adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma, sarcoma, melanoma, and lymphoma. The factors that increase the risk of this cancer are smoking, GERD, obesity, Barrett’s esophagus, consuming scalding liquids, and radiation therapy. The treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.