Oesophageal Cancer is commonly diagnosed in seniors over the age of 60. It is the presence of abnormal growth of cells in the food pipe in an uncontrolled manner. Early screening test at Chennai Gastro Care focuses on the elimination of budding cancer cells.
Oesophagus cancer treatment in Chennai is provided with judicious efforts at Chennai Gastro Care. Along with our specialist's expertise, the problem is approached in a coherent manner. Our aim is to abolish cancer before it reaches its threshold.
What is Oesophagus Cancer?
Anatomy - The oesophagus is a hollow, muscular tube connecting the throat and the stomach and lies right behind the trachea and in front of the spine. Usually, 10 to 13 inches long, food and liquids consumed travel through the oesophagus (lumen) to go to the stomach.
Oesophagus cancer or oesophageal cancer or cancer of the oesophagus occurs in three portions: cervical area, thoracic area and the LE/GE Junction (lower oesophageal/gastroesophageal junction). Invariably high thoracic and cervical tumours are squamous cell carcinomas while the distal LE / GE junction tumours are adenocarcinomas. SCC or Squamous cell carcinomas account for more than 90% of the cancers worldwide. Adenocarcinomas are a more common occurrence in the developed countries.
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment and Medication
It is essential to stage oesophageal cancer before assessing the treatment modality. A stage-IV oesophageal cancer is treated with supportive and symptomatic care. Chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma will include cisplatin. Other regimens used are:
We can effectively diagnose and stage oesophageal cancer to provide the right treatment at the right time.
Very practical approach to my dads gallbladder stone problem .. Surgery was explained well by diagrams and he performed the surgery by key holes which made it pain free for my dad . I had consulted many in the last 1 month including
The doctor was helpful. He worked with me to select the best option for treatment and helped finalize treatment. He ensured that my appointment went ahead as planned and followed up rigorously post op too. Scar was a bit larger
The doctor was helpful. He worked with me to select the best option for treatment and helped finalize treatment. He ensured that my appointment went ahead as planned and followed up rigorously post op too. Scar was a bit larger