Things to Know About Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is a cancer that affects the esophagus. Your esophagus is a small hollow tube that flows from your throat up to your stomach. This is the passage that carries food from your throat to your stomach. Were you to stick your finger deep into your throat behind the tongue, you will either be close or have reached the esophagus.

The malignancy that develops on the esophagus usually starts with the cells that line the interior of the esophagus. It has been found that people who suffer from Barrett's Esophageal are predisposed to developing esophageal cancer. It can affect any part of the esophagus with a preference for the lower sections.

The symptoms include but not limited to esophageal cancer are weight loss, trouble swallowing, exhaustion and chest pain.

Esophageal cancer is a classified as a carcinoma.

Surgery is strongly advised at the early stages of esophageal cancer but if it has metastasized, it may be too late. Surgery at times will be impossible if the cancer is adjacent to important organs and nerves and may be damaged during an operation.

An esophagectomy can be performed which is the removal of parts of the esophagus which will therefore shorten its length.

Endoscopic therapy has also been found to be effective in the treatment of esophageal cancer and less invasive than surgery and is most beneficial at the early stage. Apart from orthodox treatments, there are herbal treatments which have worked wonders.

It is believed but not confirmed that the primary cause is the use of strong spices in food and also the taking of strong brewed teas.

This cancer usually strikes those over 60 years and is more common to men.

It is also prevalent in Asia and reason may not be unconnected with a heavy usage of strong spices and strong brews as stated above.

If you suffer from any of the above mentioned symptom or belong to a high risk group, it is advisable you act fast!

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