Definitions for "Esophageal Cancer"
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.
The Condition"...A supplementation plan should include nutrients that help support your immune system and reduce toxic side-effects, including ... Beta carotene..."
The Condition"...Because the cause of chronic pain often cannot be altered, your nervous system will adapt, which may cause depression, anxiety and/or insomnia..."
The Condition"...Although pain management techniques are many and varied, therapeutic approaches can be classified as either pharmacological or non-pharmacological..."