Esophageal Cancer (cont.)
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- While the exact cause(s) of cancer of the esophagus is not
known,
risk factors have been identified.
- The risk of cancer of the esophagus is increased by long-term
irritation of the esophagus, such as with smoking, heavy
alcohol intake,
and Barrett's esophagitis.
- Diagnosis of cancer of the esophagus can be made by barium
X-ray of
the esophagus and confirmed by endoscopy with biopsy of the
cancer
tissue.
- Cancer of the esophagus can cause difficulty and pain with
swallowing
solid food.
- Treatment of cancer of the esophagus depends on the size,
location,
and the extent of cancer spread, as well as the age and
health of the
patient.
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