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Second Primary Cancer- Esophageal Cancer Patients
Background: The objective of this study is to assess the risk of second primary cancers following a first primary esophageal cancer as well as the risk of esophageal cancer as a second primary, following
Continue readingGastrointestinal Cancer- Combine Conventional with Non-Conventional
Gastrointestinal cancer isn’t one cancer. The term “Gastrointestinal Cancer” refers to cancers that run the entire length of the GI tract from the esophagus through the stomach, biliary
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.
Continue readingGERD and Barrett’s Esophagus-
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 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 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 Squamous Cell 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
Continue readingBarrett’s Esophagus- Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment
Minimally invasive, cost-effective alternative to endoscopy identifies precursor to cancer of the esophagus (Barrett’s esophagus) Do you have symptoms of Barrett’s Esophagus or Gastroesophageal
Continue readingStage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis
The important thing is that he has lowered his esophageal cancer tumor burden. By doing this your brother is giving his body the ability to strengthen his immune system… Cancer Coach- My brother
Continue readingBarrett’s Esophagus- what are my options?
The medical significance of Barrett’s Esophagus is its strong association with esophageal adenocarcinoma, a very often deadly cancer,“ Bioavailable curcumin formulations: A review of pharmacokinetic
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