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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Swallowing With Esophageal Cancer
my mother in law just got dx with esophageal ca and it has spread to lylmph nodes. picc line put in today and stent in ther esophageal on tues. chemo on wed fir 5 days..she has lost 10 lbs and went to the doctor only bc she could not eat or drink. She has been having chocking and swalling issues for at least 2-3yrs
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Treatment of esophageal cancer depends on type, stage and spread of cancer. In early stage surgery with chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. In advanced stage surgery will not work. Only chemotherapy and radiotherapy remains treatment options. Consult your doctor and take treatment according to stage.
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Treatment of esophageal cancer depends on type, stage and spread of cancer. In early stage surgery with chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. In advanced stage surgery will not work. Only chemotherapy and radiotherapy remains treatment options. Consult your doctor and take treatment according to stage.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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