Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the food pipe. Early investigation and detection is important for the most effective treatment.
Early investigation and detection is important for the most effective treatment.
Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the food pipe. Early investigation and detection is important for the most effective treatment.
There are multiple risk factors associated with the risk of developing oesophageal cancer which include:
Symptoms associated with oesophageal cancer can present in varied ways and include:
The best first investigation is a gastroscopy test. Treatment options include medical therapy (such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy), endoscopic therapy and surgery.
If you want more information or are worried about oesophageal cancer, you can book an urgent consultation with Dr Goel to discuss investigation and treatment options best suited to you.
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