If any had asked the question Is esophageal cancer curable? a few years back, the answer would have been no. But, now the answer is yes. This is because of the esophageal cancers clinical picture has changed. The prognosis of esophageal cancer is bright and not bleak because of the results got from new research studies and tests.Before twenty years, patients who suffered from esophageal cancer had a certain type of esophageal cancer called as...more
Stomach and esophageal cancer prognosis and the subsequent treatment options can depend on various factors like the cancer diseases stage or extent, if it had affected various parts of the esophagus or found concentrated on part of the esophagus, if spread to other body parts apart from the esophagus or not, the tumor or cancerous tissues size and general health of the patient.Stomach and esophageal cancer prognosis is found to be better and...more
Surviving stage 3 esophageal cancer is as difficult as surviving stage 4 esophageal cancer, as both are considered as advanced levels in esophageal cancer. When the patient diagnosed for stage 3 esophageal cancer they might find out that it would in the metastasis stage where the cancer disease would have spread to the exterior esophaguss walls and might have even spread to the surrounding tissues or lymph nodes. Surviving stage 3 esophageal cancer might depend normally on how the patient adheres or sticks to the treatment options suitable for the diseases stage. The treatment options during this stage can include chemoradiation therapy, surgical procedures and even clinical trials. When opting for surgery as an option, the treatment option would concentrate on removing only the tumor or cancerous tissues and sometime even some healthy tissues from the esophagus. This is possible even if the cancer is in the advanced stages. But in many cases where patients surviving stage 3 esophageal cancer might require removing a part or portion of the esophagus. The procedure is called as esophagectomy. The affected esophagus is cut and the unaffected part would be reconnected with the...more
What Breast Cancer isIf you have breast cancer, it would be good to know what it is, so you will know how to fight it. Without knowing what it is, how can you deal with it? You will be shooting blind. Breast cancer is a bunch of cells in the breast that become abnormal for some reason. Scientists suspect that some forms of bacteria get into the...more
Osteoarthritis can be described as a group of abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. The symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and often an effusion. There is variety of causes including hereditary, developmental, metabolic, and mechanical may start processes...more
Heartburn is a condition that creates pain behind the breastbone which travels up to the throat. This burning pain is caused because of digestive juices, including hydrochloric acid, spilling into the throat from the stomach and irritating the unprotected lining of the esophagus.This occurs due to the loosening or relaxing of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle, which normally acts as a one-way valve preventing the flow of food or digestive juices into the throat. The two main conditions due to which heartburn may occur are gastro esophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia.Indigestion is any disorder affecting the digestive system and, thereby, the digestive process. Some of the effects of indigestion may be belching, flatulence, bloating, upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea and occasional vomiting.There is a condition called lactose intolerance, wherein the stomach is not able to digest milk and its products. In certain cases the stomach has a condition called low acidity, which again affects the digestive process. Low motility of the digestive muscles makes the movement of food material inside the digestive tract very slow, and so the digestive process is affected.Utilizing...more
It is a very common saying nowadays that applying tanning methods indoors are very risky as they tend to cause damage not only to your delicate skin but also to your eyes. Thus it is very important to gather adequate knowledge about skin cancer and...more
Awareness of the five signs of skin cancer and the appearance it's going to take will help you a great deal in considering if you need to consult your doctor.Whenever you find out something unusual happening to your skin you should always consult...more
Nose ProblemsA respiratory system that is too sensitive to the particles that gets into it is very much susceptible to different kinds of infections. These particles pass through the mouth or the nose in order to get to your respiratory system. When...more
As you begin to age, you may begin feeling the first stages of menopause. This is a common happening among women that near the age of 45 to 50 years old. If you are feeling hopeless and confused about your body, it might be time to look for a couple...more
Before hiring a professional to conduct an asbestos survey, it is a good idea to make an effort to find out more about what an asbestos survey actually consists of. This type of survey, will find out, and is a comprehensive investigation and...more
Unfortunately, most people infected with HPV do not develop any visible symptoms or health problems and may therefore unknowingly transmit the virus to their partner. However, some types of HPV may cause those infected to develop genital warts. This...more