esophageal cancer
- Treatement
About Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a disease where cancerous cells form in the tissues of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It’s a serious condition, but early detection and treatment can improve outcomes.
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia):
A common early symptom where it becomes hard or painful to swallow food and liquids.
- Weight loss:
Unexplained weight loss can occur as swallowing becomes more difficult and food intake is reduced.
- Chest pain or discomfort:
Pain or a burning sensation in the chest, especially when swallowing.
- Other symptoms:
These can include heartburn, hoarseness, a chronic cough, and bringing up undigested food.
- Smoking: Smoking is a major risk factor for both types of esophageal cancer.
- Heavy alcohol use: Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk.
- Obesity: Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of adenocarcinoma.
- Barrett’s esophagus: A condition where the lining of the esophagus changes due to acid reflux, increasing the risk of adenocarcinoma.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease): Chronic acid reflux can also contribute to the risk.
- Adenocarcinoma:
This type often develops in the lower part of the esophagus and is linked to Barrett’s esophagus and GERD.
- Squamous cell carcinoma:
This type typically occurs in the upper and middle parts of the esophagus and is strongly associated with smoking and alcohol use.
Esophageal cancer treatment is based on the size, the extent of disease and the present condition. Esophageal cancer treatment care plan should also include a treatment for symptoms and side effects that occur because of Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy, an important part of the cancer care.
Medicines work on the principle of Homoeopathy and help to enhance the normal cell growth which can fight back with the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells causing the reduction or narrowing of food passage. In cases where patients have difficulty in swallowing, sthey can take the medicines without any side effects. When medicines act on cancer, it helps patients to recover with improved quality of life, even at advanced stages followed by better chances of survival.