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- Also called: Esophagus cancer
- Diet and lifestyle can help prevent
- More common in menMayoClinic.com: Esophageal Cancer: Risk Factors
- Most cases occur in people ages 55-70MayoClinic.com: Esophageal Cancer: Risk Factors
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Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquid from the throat to the stomach. People who have gastroesophageal reflux disease are at risk for esophageal cancer due to damage caused by acid reflux.
A study published in May 2009 signaled a new approach to preventing esophageal cancer. A condition known as Barrett's esophagus can cause the proliferation of pre-cancerous cells in the esophagus.Associated Press: Study: Heat effective in treating throat condition (May 27, 2009) In the study, only one percent of Barrets patients who had the cells removed with a heating procedure went on to develop esophageal cancer, compared to nine percent of patients who did not.Associated Press: Study: Heat effective in treating throat condition (May 27, 2009)
Risk Factors
- Age: 44-70
- Male
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diet low in fruit and vegetables
- Occupational hazards
- Frequently drink hot liquids
Detection
Esophageal cancer does not usually present symptoms until late stages of the disease. While in the past the prognosis for people with esophageal cancer was daunting, research has greatly improved survival rates to date. This mostly stems from Barrett's esophagus monitoring, which helps detect premalignant cancer.ECAA: EC - What is it?-
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Esophageal Cancer Questions
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