Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is a cancer that occurs in the esophagus (a long, hollow tube that goes from your throat to your stomach, also called a food pipe or esophagus). The esophagus that you eat food causes it to digest in the stomach.
Cancer can be anywhere in the cancerous esophagus. Compared to women, men have high levels of cancer of the food tube.
In many areas of the world, such as in Asia and parts of Africa, Esophageal cancer is very common.
Types of Esophageal Cancer.
The cancer of the food tube is classified according to the type of cells. Knowing the type of cancer of the food tube helps determine to the treatment options. Types of Esophagal Cancer.
1. Adenocarcinoma: Adenocarcinoma begins in cells of the mucous secretion glands (Esophageal glands) in the esophagus. Adenocarcinoma is often found in the lower part of the esophagus.
2. Squamous cell carcinoma: Squamous cells are flat, thin cells that underline the surface of the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma is often found in the middle of the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer of the food tube worldwide.
3. Other rare types: Rare forms of cancer of the esophagus include choriocarcinoma, lymphoma, melanoma (skin cancer, sarcoma and small cell cancers).
Stages of Esophageal Cancer.
If you have cancer of the food tube, then doctors determine the stage of cancer. The stage of cancer helps in determining your treatment options.
The tests for food tuberculosis cancer include CT Scan (Computer Schematic: Computerized Tomography Scanning) and PET (Pet Scan: Positron Emission Tomography).
The stage of Esophageal Cancer:
1. Stage I : This cancer is in the surface layers of the lining cells of your esophagus.
2. Stage II : Cancer has reached the deeper layers of your esophagus lining and can spread to nearby glands (lymph nodes).
3. Stage III : Cancer is spread in the walls of your esophagus and deep tissues of surrounding tissues (lymph nodes).
4. Stage IV : Cancer has spread to other parts of your body.
Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer.
What are the symptoms of Esophageal Cancer?
* Trouble swallowing
* Weight loss without trying
* Pain in the chest, pressure or irritation
* Increased dyspepsia or chest burns
* Coughing
Prevention of Esophageal Cancer.
You can take steps to reduce the risk of cancer of the food tube. for example:
* Quit smoking: If you smoke, talk to your doctor about the methods of quitting. Medicines and counseling are available for help in quitting smoking. If you do not use tobacco, do not start.
* Reduce or stop drinking alcohol: Drinking alcohol can effect your whole body. Too much consumption of alcohol is dangerous for health. Try to reduce or stop drinking alcohol.
* Eat more fruits and vegetables: Include different types of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
* Maintain a healthy weight: If you are overweight or obese, talk to your doctor about your weight loss. Target to reduce weight by half to one kg in a week.
Risk Factors & Causes of Esophageal Cancer.
Esophageal cancer occurs when DNA of your esophagus cells is disturbed. This causes cells to grow and split out of control. These cells are then collected and solidified, and form tumors. This tumor can spread to other parts of the body.
It is believed that due to chronic irritation in your esophagus there may be changes in DNA, which cause cancer of the food tube. Factors that cause irritation of the cells of your esophagus and increase the risk of getting food tube cancer:
Risk factor
* Drinking Alcohol
* Acid reflux (acid reflux)
* Difficulty swallowing due to an esophageal sphincter
* Drink lots of fluid
* Eat less fruits and vegetables
* Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
* Obesity
* Behind unwanted changes in esophagus cells (Barrett's esophagus)
* Operating radiation treatment in the chest or upper abdomen
* Too much smoking
Consult Doctor.
If you constantly see signs and symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor. If you have been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus (a predisposition problem which increases the risk of cancer of the food tube due to chronic GERD), then ask your doctor to see which symptoms you should look for to identify this.
Due to the potential risks associated with endoscopy and other reasons, screening for food tuberculosis is not routinely done. If you have Barrett's esophagus, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of screening with your doctor.
If your doctor suspects that you are suffering from food poisoning cancer, then you may be referred to several doctors who will help you evaluate your condition.
* Evaluate Esophagus (Gastroenterologist)
* Treat cancer with chemotherapy and other medicines (oncologist, i.e. cancer therapist)
* Do the surgery (surgeon)
* Radiation for the treatment of cancer (radiation oncologist)
Cancer can be anywhere in the cancerous esophagus. Compared to women, men have high levels of cancer of the food tube.
In many areas of the world, such as in Asia and parts of Africa, Esophageal cancer is very common.
Types of Esophageal Cancer.
The cancer of the food tube is classified according to the type of cells. Knowing the type of cancer of the food tube helps determine to the treatment options. Types of Esophagal Cancer.
1. Adenocarcinoma: Adenocarcinoma begins in cells of the mucous secretion glands (Esophageal glands) in the esophagus. Adenocarcinoma is often found in the lower part of the esophagus.
2. Squamous cell carcinoma: Squamous cells are flat, thin cells that underline the surface of the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma is often found in the middle of the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer of the food tube worldwide.
3. Other rare types: Rare forms of cancer of the esophagus include choriocarcinoma, lymphoma, melanoma (skin cancer, sarcoma and small cell cancers).
Stages of Esophageal Cancer.
If you have cancer of the food tube, then doctors determine the stage of cancer. The stage of cancer helps in determining your treatment options.
The tests for food tuberculosis cancer include CT Scan (Computer Schematic: Computerized Tomography Scanning) and PET (Pet Scan: Positron Emission Tomography).
The stage of Esophageal Cancer:
1. Stage I : This cancer is in the surface layers of the lining cells of your esophagus.
2. Stage II : Cancer has reached the deeper layers of your esophagus lining and can spread to nearby glands (lymph nodes).
3. Stage III : Cancer is spread in the walls of your esophagus and deep tissues of surrounding tissues (lymph nodes).
4. Stage IV : Cancer has spread to other parts of your body.
Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer.
What are the symptoms of Esophageal Cancer?
* Trouble swallowing
* Weight loss without trying
* Pain in the chest, pressure or irritation
* Increased dyspepsia or chest burns
* Coughing
Prevention of Esophageal Cancer.
You can take steps to reduce the risk of cancer of the food tube. for example:
* Quit smoking: If you smoke, talk to your doctor about the methods of quitting. Medicines and counseling are available for help in quitting smoking. If you do not use tobacco, do not start.
* Reduce or stop drinking alcohol: Drinking alcohol can effect your whole body. Too much consumption of alcohol is dangerous for health. Try to reduce or stop drinking alcohol.
* Eat more fruits and vegetables: Include different types of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
* Maintain a healthy weight: If you are overweight or obese, talk to your doctor about your weight loss. Target to reduce weight by half to one kg in a week.
Risk Factors & Causes of Esophageal Cancer.
Esophageal cancer occurs when DNA of your esophagus cells is disturbed. This causes cells to grow and split out of control. These cells are then collected and solidified, and form tumors. This tumor can spread to other parts of the body.
It is believed that due to chronic irritation in your esophagus there may be changes in DNA, which cause cancer of the food tube. Factors that cause irritation of the cells of your esophagus and increase the risk of getting food tube cancer:
Risk factor
* Drinking Alcohol
* Acid reflux (acid reflux)
* Difficulty swallowing due to an esophageal sphincter
* Drink lots of fluid
* Eat less fruits and vegetables
* Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
* Obesity
* Behind unwanted changes in esophagus cells (Barrett's esophagus)
* Operating radiation treatment in the chest or upper abdomen
* Too much smoking
Consult Doctor.
If you constantly see signs and symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor. If you have been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus (a predisposition problem which increases the risk of cancer of the food tube due to chronic GERD), then ask your doctor to see which symptoms you should look for to identify this.
Due to the potential risks associated with endoscopy and other reasons, screening for food tuberculosis is not routinely done. If you have Barrett's esophagus, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of screening with your doctor.
If your doctor suspects that you are suffering from food poisoning cancer, then you may be referred to several doctors who will help you evaluate your condition.
* Evaluate Esophagus (Gastroenterologist)
* Treat cancer with chemotherapy and other medicines (oncologist, i.e. cancer therapist)
* Do the surgery (surgeon)
* Radiation for the treatment of cancer (radiation oncologist)
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