This is Episode 02: Esophagus Part 1: Anatomy, Staging & Surgical Options.Getting the fundamentals right in esophageal cancer is everything. It's a disease where anatomy dictates treatment fields, staging dictates modality, and surgical approach dictates potential toxicities. Today, we'll build that crucial foundation, covering the anatomy and workup that drive our initial decisions, the nuances of the latest AJCC staging, and the surgical landscape before we even think about turning on the beam.