Esophageal Cnacer

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/PPI/TypesofCancer/Esophagus/default.htm
Treatment by Stage

Stage 0
Surgery and/or radiotherapy

Stage I
Treatable by surgery
Radiotherapy is used to control small tumours

Stage II
Combination of radiation and chemotherapy
Some cases are suitable for surgery

Stage III
Radiation therapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy
Insertion of feeding tube
Laser therapy

Stage IV
No standard treatment



http://www.eccafe.org/ The EC Café - a forum devoted to esophageal cancer

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Relevant Pages

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