Understanding the Variation of Modern Endoscopic Ultrasound Use in Patients With Oesophageal Cancer (VALUE)

This study looks at how often and why doctors use endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) — a procedure that uses sound waves from inside the throat to see detailed images of the esophagus and nearby organs — in patients newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer, to understand how its use varies across different hospitals. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 16 years old or older - You have been newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer (confirmed by biopsy) - You have been referred for an EUS examination as part of your standard care - Your cancer is in the esophagus or at the junction where the esophagus meets the stomach **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a different type of esophageal cancer not included in the study - You cannot consent to participation - Your clinical situation makes participation unsuitable Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.