What is cause of the patients progressive dysphagia

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An older adult patient with a long history of tobacco and alcohol use presents with progressive dysphagia, unintentional weight loss, and a history of heartburn. A barium swallow shows irregular narrowing and mucosal irregularities in the lower esophagus. What is the most likely cause of the patient's progressive dysphagia?

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