{"product_id":"2940152363357","title":"Esophageal Cancer, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis And Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsophageal Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsophageal cancer is not very common in family practices because most patients are either warded in hospital or undergoing special treatment in the hospitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI used to see some cases in the general surgery wards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever esophageal cancer is not a common cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny one who smokes or drinks alcohol is a potential victim of this form of cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Esophageal cancer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsophageal cancer is the abnormal growth of malignant cells in the lining and wall of the\u003cbr\u003eesophagus which mutate and proliferate giving rise to the esophageal cancer growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsophageal Cancer can spread to the surrounding organs like liver, pancreas and colon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce in the blood stream it can spread to the brain, bones and kidneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the types of Esophageal cancer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 2 main types of esophageal cancer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Adenocarcinoma - more common 50% and present in lower one third of the gullet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma – 25% and present in upper one third of gullet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe remaining 25% are rare undifferentiated cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Esophageal cancer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Age 65 or older\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Male: men are three times more likely as women to develop esophageal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Smoking: smokers are more likely to develop esophageal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Heavy drinking: increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Diet: meat and carbonated drinks increases the risk of adenocarcinoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Obesity: increases the risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Acid reflux: may lead to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus in some people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Some pollutants and chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Tooth loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of Esophageal cancer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early stages, esophageal cancer may have no symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs it spread it can cause the following symptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Pain on swallowing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Pain in the chest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Heartburn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Hoarse voice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Loss of weight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is the diagnosis of Esophageal cancer made?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis is by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Medical history and complete physical exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Barium meal swallow shows obstruction in the gullet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Endoscopy: a thin, lighted tube is put into the mouth and passed down to the esophagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Biopsy: During endoscopy, a small piece of the suspicious cancerous tissue is taken to check for cancer cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is called a biopsy sample which is then examined under a microscope for cancer cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. MRI and PET CT scans can detect any lymph nodes that are malignant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the treatment of Esophageal cancer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment for esophageal cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or a combination of these treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe treatment of esophageal cancer is dependent on whether the cancer is just in the esophagus or if it has spread to other places in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe choice of treatment is also based on the person’s age and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cancer is usually staged or graded before treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgery is still the best form of treatment for esophageal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor smaller cancers -partial removal of the esophagus is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early stages the cure rate is about 90%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor later stages of cancer, the whole esophagus and surrounding tissues may be removed and a feeding tube is placed in the small intestine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Chemotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemotherapy is used as an adjuvant therapy together with surgery in the later stages of cancer and given though the veins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. Radiation treatment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadiation can help to kill the cancer cells surrounding the esophageal cancer as well as to relieve pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal and internal radiation may be done before or after surgery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113323315440,"sku":"2940152363357","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152363357_p0.jpg?v=1764020488","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152363357","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}