Overview
Oesophageal cancer refers to cancer that develops within the oesophagus, the tube that transports food from throat to stomach to be digested.
Oesophageal cancer refers to cancer that develops within the oesophagus, the tube that transports food from throat to stomach to be digested.
The two most common types of oesophageal cancer are:
Factors that cause irritation in the Oesophagus and increase the risks of oesophageal cancer are:
Usually, oesophageal cancer symptoms are not visible until it grows enough to narrow the oesophagus.
The most common signs and symptoms are
Treatment for oesophageal cancer is based on the type of oesophageal cancer, its stage, patient`s overall health and treatment preferences. This may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
Surgery is often the primary form of treatment, where part or all of the oesophagus is removed.
The Oesophageal cancer treatment offered in our centre includes all the above options: