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Things to know about Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube-like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach. Food goes from the mouth to the stomach through the esophagus. The cancer starts at the inner layer of the esophagus and can spread throughout the other layers of the esophagus and to other parts of the body (metastasis).<br>

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Things to know about Esophageal Cancer

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  1. @drdodulmondal ESOPHAGEAL CANCER - THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

  2. @drdodulmondal Introduction Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube-like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach. Food goes from the mouth to the stomach through the esophagus. The cancer starts at the inner layer of the esophagus and can spread throughout the other layers of the esophagus and to other parts of the body. 1

  3. Types Of Esophageal Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma- Squamous cells line the inner esophagus, and cancer developing from squamous cells can occur along the entire esophagus. Lars Peeters Adenocarcinoma- This is cancer that develops from gland cells. To develop adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, squamous cells that normally line the esophagus are replaced by gland cells 2

  4. Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer Coughing pain when swallowing Weight loss Hoarseness Pain in the chest Indigestion 3

  5. Risk Factors for Esophageal Cancer Smokin Gastroesophageal Heavy alcohol use 4

  6. How Is Esophageal Cancer Diagnosed? Barium swallow X-ray: In which you drink a liquid that coats your esophagus. This makes the esophagus stand out on the X-ray so that your doctor can identify certain problems. 5

  7. How Is Esophageal Cancer Diagnosed? Endoscopy: The doctor passes an endoscope, a thin, lighted tube, down your throat into your esophagus to examine it. Endoscopic ultrasound uses sound waves to provide more information about the extent of tumor involvement in nearby tissues 6

  8. How Is Esophageal Cancer Diagnosed? Biopsy: During an endoscopy, the doctor can take cells or tissue from your esophagus. The cells are examined under a microscope for the presence of cancer. 7

  9. @drdodulmondal CONTACT US oncologistdrdodulmondal.com +91-8860102093 dodulmondal@gmail.com @drdodulmondal

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