Category Archives for esophageal cancer
Preoperative Esophageal Cancer Staging-
Background Accurate detection of metastasis to lymph nodes is an essential component of the approach to treatment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of magnetic resonance imaging
Continue readingMinimally Invasive Surgery- Esophageal Cancer
There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality among esophageal cancer patients; however, MIE had lower blood loss, shorter hospital stay, and reduced total morbidity and respiratory complications. Esophageal
Continue readingBlack Raspberries- Barrett’s Esophagus?
In particular, animal models of esophageal cancer have suggested that black raspberries can decrease markers of oxidative stress and DNA damage…” Twenty-plus years living with an incurable
Continue readingStage 4 Esophageal cancer- W/ Mets
“We never even knew he had esophageal cancer until he started having trouble swallowing. He was sick and always tired over the last few years he had daily heartburn and acid reflux problems” My
Continue readingNeoadjuvant Chemo for Esophageal Cancer- Is it worth it?
Esophageal cancer is complicated. Get help understanding both conventional and non-conventional therapies to increase both your quality and quantity of life Neoadjuvant chemoradiation (undergoing chemo
Continue readingGERD – C-B-D, Curcumin, Diet…
What C-B-D you can legally buy depends on your state. While some states allow the purchase of one or both types of C-B-D products, in some states, you can’t purchase CBD products at all. You can check
Continue readingNocturnal Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) Therapies
“Sleep disturbances are frequently encountered in up to 25% of the GERD patients, likely due to nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux (GER).” Gastrointestinal reflux disease is not cancer. However,
Continue readingGERD Smoothies
“Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when a person experiences repeated episodes of the stomach contents flowing backward into the esophagus, or food pipe. People can make smoothies that
Continue readingGastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound
When Is Gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Necessary for a Newly Diagnosed Cancer of the Esophagus, Stomach, Colon, or Pancreas? If you have been diagnosed with either Esophageal, Stomach, Colon,
Continue readingBarrett’s Esophagus- High-Grade Dysplasia Overdiagnosis?
“Numerous histological mimics of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus predispose to overdiagnosis and potential serious mismanagement, including unnecessary esophagectomy.” High-Grade
Continue readingLooking for The Best Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Care in Massachusetts?
Dear Cancer Coach-Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Colitis, Sepsis, Lymph node Involvement- What do We do? From: Melanie Subject: Esophageal Adenocarcinoma My brother was recently diagnosed with Esophageal Adenocarcinoma,
Continue readingEsophageal Cancer? Pre-habilitate
Pre-habilitation or to To Pre-habilitate is “getting in shape” for your surgery is once such low-tech but beneficial therapy. Where newly diagnosed cancer is concerned, surgery is often the
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