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Life after Esophageal Cancer Surgery aka Esophagectomy
Background: Esophagectomy represents an exemplar of controlled major trauma, with marked metabolic, immunologic, and physiologic changes as well as an associated high incidence of complications. Eicosapentaenoic
Continue readingMinimally-Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE)-
Researchers have found that early stage cancers of the esophagus can be treated as effectively by less-invasive, organ-sparing endoscopic therapy as compared to more complex surgical removal of the esophagus,
Continue readingReflux Surgery no Guard Against Esophageal Cancer
Patients who have surgery to treat severe heartburn — also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD — continue to have a very high risk of developing cancer of the esophagus even after
Continue readingEsophageal Cancer- PET = Accurate Staging
PET has been shown to be the most effective staging modality for the evaluation of distant metastatic disease for patients with esophageal cancer A cancer diagnosis is nothing without accurate staging.
Continue readingEsophageal Cancer and the ‘Asian Glow’
Upon consuming alcoholic beverages, hundreds of millions of people of East Asian ethnicity exhibit a facial flushing reaction that is more commonly referred to as the “Asian glow.” The majority
Continue readingGERD: Common Medications Increasing Severity
Certain medications and dietary supplements can irritate the lining of your esophagus, causing heartburn pain, and others can increase the severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a
Continue readingDCIS Is Not Cancer- Might Not Require Surgery
Tens of thousands of women are having surgery – sometimes even having both breasts removed – to treat a condition that is unlikely to ever become life-threatening. In fact, a recent study concluded
Continue readingProstate Cancer- Low-risk, Non-toxic
Is prostate cancer curable in early stages? What are the best treatments for prostate cancer in early stages? How long can you live with untreated prostate cancer? What is Prostate Cancer (PCa) overtreatment? If
Continue readingBreast Cancer and Genistein
This is an excellent article on genistein and its effect upon many and various cancers, as well as a very good description of what genistein is and how it works in the body. I am including it in
Continue readingSecondary Malignancies- Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/726749?src=mp&spon=7&uac=97669BN
Continue readingProstatectomy? Testosterone, Urinary Function
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the influence of serum testosterone on urinary continence and sexual activity in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) for clinically localized PCa...
Continue readingGERD- Immune Reaction or Acid Burn?
Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus… Let’s say that
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