The Condition"...Tissues at the bottom of the esophagus can become irritated if stomach acid frequently "backs up" into the esophagus -- a problem called gastric reflux (GERD)..."
The Condition"...Diagnosis of esophageal cancer symptoms is usually conducted through an X-ray method known as the barium swallow, and may also include endoscopy along with a biopsy, and a CT scan of the chest and abdomen..."
Cancer that develops in the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach. It is a treatable and sometimes curable cancer, although most patients have a poor prognosis because the cancer is usually advanced by the time symptoms appear. It is a relatively uncommon cancer in the United States and is responsible for less than 1% of all cancers and 10% of all gastrointestinal cancers.
( also see): Cancer of the esophagus is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the esophagus. The esophagus is the hollow tube that carries food and liquid from the throat to the stomach.
The Condition"...Complications If the cancer spreads outside the esophagus, it often goes to the lymph nodes first..."
Recommendation Increased Fish Consumption"...High fish consumption was also associated with lower risks for cancers of the larynx (30 percent lower risk), endometrial cancer (20 percent lower risk), and ovarian cancer (30 percent lower risk)..."
The Condition"...Adenocarcinomas usually develop in the glandular tissue in the lower part of the esophagus..."
The Condition"...is divided into two major types: squamous cell carcinomas, tumors that develop in the tissue lining the hollow organs of the body, and adenocarcinoma, depending on the type of cells that are malignant..."
Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), pain and other symptoms, and are diagnosed with biopsy.