There are a number of treatment options available for esophageal cancer that depends on some factors such as general health of patient, stage of the cancer and the specific site of the primary tumor in the esophagus.

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Cancer that forms in tissues lining the esophagus (the muscular tube through which
food passes from the throat to the stomach). Two types of esophageal cancer are
squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the esophagus) and
adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other
fluids).
Esophageal cancer has been categorized into
two types that include –
Adenocarcinoma :This type of esophageal
cancer starts in the glandular tissue in the lower
part of the esophagus. The stomach and the
esophagus appear together in this lower part of
esophagus.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma : Squamous cell carcinoma begins in the squamous
cells lining the esophagus. This type of esophageal cancer typically occurs in the
middle and upper part of the esophagus.
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Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. However, as the cancer
grows, symptoms may include painful or difficulty in swallowing, weight loss and
coughing up blood. Risk factors for developing esophageal cancer include:
Smoking
Heavy Drinking
Damage from acid reflux
Frequent choking while eating
Chest burning, pain or pressure
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There are a number of treatment options available for esophageal cancer that depends on some
factors such as general health of patient, stage of the cancer and the specific site of the primary
tumor in the esophagus. Following are some of the treatment options :
Radio Therapy : High-energy radiation beams are targeted
on the cancerous tissue in order to destroy it. Radiotherapy is
usually used in addition with either chemotherapy or surgery.
Radiotherapy can be categorized into two different types for
treating esophageal cancer that include :
Internal Radiotherapy :A small radioactive
implant is placed close to the cancerous tumor for
removing and destroying it.
External Radiotherapy : This therapy makes use of
machine that is placed outside the body. This machine
helps in directing the radiation on the cancer for the
purpose of destroying it.
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Surgery :The surgical procedure for removing the
entire or a part of the esophagus depends on the
location and size of the tumor. There are a number of
surgical procedures for reaching to the esophagus. The
surgical procedure can remove nearby soft tissues, a
section of the esophagus and the lymph nodes. The
entire or a part of the stomach can also be removed.
The cancer is removed by making several incisions in
the abdomen and chest.
In majority of cases, the stomach is pulled up and is then joined with the
remaining portion of the esophagus. Also, a part of the intestine is used for
connecting the stomach with the esophagus remaining part. A part of large
intestine or small intestine may also be used. A part of the intestine is used when
the stomach is removed for joining it with the left over part of the esophagus to the
small intestine.
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Chemotherapy : People with esophageal cancer can also be treated with the help
of chemotherapy. This therapy makes use of certain drugs that helps in destroying
the cancer cells. The injection of these drugs is done into a vein (intravenous) that
then travels throughout the different parts of the body.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) :In this
outpatient procedure, controlled bursts of
radiofrequency energy burn away thin layers of
abnormal tissue on the surface of the
esophagus, leaving healthy tissue intact.
Radiofrequency ablation takes about 45
minutes, and patients can usually return to their
normal activities the next day, though some patient
may experience chest pain and difficulty swallowing
for about a week.
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