Category Archives for esophageal cancer
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
“The alarming increase of EAC by 600% for the past 25years suggests that Barrett’s Esophagus has increased as well, as the latter represents the main risk factor for EAC” Cancer prevention,
Continue readingHeal Barrett’s Esophagus, GERD and Reduce Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Changing patterns of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) incidence worldwide suggest distinct etiologies. Although associations between fruit and vegetable intake
Continue readingHeal Barrett’s Esophagus Conventionally and Non-Conventionally
“Barrett’s Esophagus (BE) is a serious complication of GERD… About 10% of people with chronic symptoms of GERD develop Barrett’s esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus is not cancer.
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Studies Estimate that GERD is diagnosed in 7 million people in the U.S. annually. Of those GERD patients, 5-15% will develop Barrett’s esophagus. Of those BE patients, about 1% will develop Esophageal
Continue readingProton-Pump Inhibitors Up Kidney Disease Risk
“This study demonstrated an increased risk of CKD or ESRD among Proton Pump Inhibitor users. Whether this association is causal requires further investigations.” I’m coming at the issue
Continue readingEsophageal Cancer- Antioxidants, Chemo
Hi David – My husband was just diagnosed with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer and had been taking diabetes meds prior to diagnosis. He is starting on FOLFOX Monday. I came across the journal studies
Continue readingHas My Acid Reflux Become Barrett’s Esophagus or EC?!
It is my recommendation that referral for endoscopy in a patient with suspected GERD (acid reflux) should be reserved for patients with symptoms of GERD who also have alarm symptoms Hi David, I have been
Continue readingBarrett’s Esophagus Becomes Esophageal Cancer
Research indicates that 10% of GERD patients develop Barrett’s Esophagus and 1% of BE patients develop Esophageal Cancer-Stop Your BE from becoming EC! As the article below indicates, GERD and
Continue readingHeal Barrett’s Esophagus-GERD w/ out PPI (omneprazole)
Omneprazole-Proton-pump inhibitor-It can treat heartburn, a damaged (barrett’s esophagus), stomach ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Cancer Coach- I was diagnosed with Barrett’s
Continue readingEndoscopic Ultrasound for Esophageal Cancer- Accurate Staging?
“As the most sensitive test for locoregional staging of EC, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) influences the development of an optimal oncologic treatment plan for a significant minority of patients with early
Continue readingEsophageal Cancer- Reduce Risk of Relapse with Cruciferous Veggies-
Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated a decrease in the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) associated with higher fruit and vegetable intake, although the association has
Continue readingStage 3 Esophageal Carcinoma-Conventional, Integrative, Complimentary
Curcumin combined with 5-FU led to the lower cell viability and higher apoptosis than 5-FU treated alone. In a human Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma xenograft model, curcumin or 5-FU alone reduced the
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