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Understanding Esophageal Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips

Esophageal cancer develops in the esophagus, the tube connecting your throat to your stomach. Common types include squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and weight loss. Prevention tips: avoid smoking, limit alcohol, and maintain a healthy diet. Consult the best radiation oncologist in Delhi for advanced treatment options.<br><br>Book an Appointment: https://www.oncologistdrdodulmondal.com/esophageal-cancer-specialist-delhi-ncr-india/

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Understanding Esophageal Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips

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  1. DR. DODUL MONDAL 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PATIENT CARE MBBS, (Hons, Gold medalist) MD, DNB, MNAMS, UICC Fellow (USA) Director, Radiation Oncology at max institute of Cancer care, Max Super speciality hospital, Saket, Delhi WWW.ONCOLOGISTDRDODULMONDAL.COM

  2. ABOUT US Dr. Dodul Mondal is one of the best Oncologist in Delhi, India. He specializes in cancer treatment and radiation oncologists. He is working as the Director at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Delhi. Dr. Dodul Mondal is skilled in treating various types of cancer, including Head and neck cancer, oral cancer, breast cancer, brain tumor, lung cancer, liver and kidney cancer, intestine and rectum cancer, and other cancers. Dr. Mondal’s extensive expertise has led to successful outcomes for many facing cancer challenges.

  3. WHAT IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER? Esophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the esophagus. Esophageal cancer is a long hollow tube that extends from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus helps to transfer the swallowed food from the back of the throat to the stomach for digestion. Esophageal cancer usually starts in cells inside the esophagus. Esophageal cancer can occur anywhere in the esophagus. More men than women suffer from esophageal cancer.

  4. TYPES OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER ADENOCARCINOMA SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA Adenocarcinoma starts in the cells of the mucus secreting glands of the esophagus. Adenocarcinoma most often occurs in the lower part of the esophagus. Adenocarcinoma is the most common form of esophageal cancer in the United States, mainly affecting whites. Squamous cells are flat thin cells that line the surface of the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma most commonly occurs in the upper and middle parts of the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common esophageal cancer in the world. Note : Other rare types. Some rare forms of esophageal cancer include small cell carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, and choriocarcinoma.

  5. SYMPTOMS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER • DYSPHAGIA (DYSPHAGIA) • LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT TRYING • CHEST PAIN, PRESSURE OR BURNING • WORSENING INDIGESTION OR HEARTBURN • COUGH OR HOARSE VOICE

  6. PREVENTION OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER QUIT SMOKING DRINK ALCOHOL IN MODERATION (IF ANY) If you smoke, discuss smoking cessation strategies with your doctor. Medications and counseling services can help you quit smoking. If you don’t use tobacco, don’t start. If you choose to drink, please drink sparingly. For healthy adults, this means that women drink up to one cup a day, and men drink up to two cups a day. EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT If you are overweight or obese, talk to your doctor about strategies that can help you lose weight. Strive to lose 1 or 2 pounds of weight slowly or steadily every week. Add a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to your diet.

  7. CONTACT US +91 8860102093 www.oncologistdrdodulmondal.com Max Super Speciality Hospital

  8. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Visit Our Website WWW.ONCOLOGISTDRDODULMONDAL.COM

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