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Esophageal Cancer - Kaizen Hospital
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s talk about risk factors of Esophageal Cancer. Individual’s risk of developing esophageal cancer during his or her lifetime is 0.5 percent. Five-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is an average 20 percent. Types of esophageal cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma, which typically affects the upper and middle part of the esophagus Adenocarcinoma, which usually occurs in the lower part of the esophagus Esophageal cancer often does not cause symptoms in its early stages. However, as it progresses individuals can experience: Difficult or painful swallowing Weight loss Hoarseness Cough that does not go away Indigestion or Heartburn Vomiting Because symptoms usually do not appear until the disease is advanced, esophageal cancer is also one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Risk factors for esophageal cancer includes: Smoking Drinking alcohol Having Long-term acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Barrett’s esophagus Obesit...