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How Can A Malignant Tumor On The Lower Esophagus Be Treated?
Hello Doctor
I"ve just been diagnosed with malignant tumor on lower esophagus(small in size) Have not had pet
yet.But trying to prepare aplan. Realisticaly how painful and uncomfortable.Is the dying process and does
the removal of esophagus include voicebox.I know its early in the treatment but worse case physical drama
for the future would be appreciated.
greatfully cw2 Paul l johnson army aviation(disabled)
I"ve just been diagnosed with malignant tumor on lower esophagus(small in size) Have not had pet
yet.But trying to prepare aplan. Realisticaly how painful and uncomfortable.Is the dying process and does
the removal of esophagus include voicebox.I know its early in the treatment but worse case physical drama
for the future would be appreciated.
greatfully cw2 Paul l johnson army aviation(disabled)
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Hello,
Salute to the spirit of fighting the battle of life. Where there is a will there is a way, you must be having the best outcomes. Treatment of malignant tumor of esophagus definitely involves surgery (if operable) with follow up chemo and/or radiotherapy for the same. It does not involve voice box removal in majority of cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
Salute to the spirit of fighting the battle of life. Where there is a will there is a way, you must be having the best outcomes. Treatment of malignant tumor of esophagus definitely involves surgery (if operable) with follow up chemo and/or radiotherapy for the same. It does not involve voice box removal in majority of cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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