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Getting diagnosed with esophageal cancer can be hard to deal with. Yet, having a knowledgeable doctor can significantly help. Dr. Harsh Shah provides one of the best robotic esophageal cancer surgery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and across India. 15+ years of experience in treating esophageal cancer and many years of expertise in robotic surgery. With Dr. Shah, you're in good hands to get the best treatments available.
11750+ Patients have been successfully treated
15+ years of experience as a esophageal cancer specialist
24+ Awards received by Dr. Shah for his achievements
MS, DrNB(GI), MCh(GI)
Management of Esophageal cancer involves proper diagnosis & early treatment
Diagnosis is performed with CT scan, PET-CT scan, UGIE & biopsy.
The treatment usually involves neo-adjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgery.
There are two types of esophagus cancer:
Esophageal cancer can occur in different locations, including:
Upper Esophagus: This cancer can start in the top part of the esophagus, close to the throat, sometimes called the cervical esophagus.
Middle Esophagus: It’s also common for esophageal cancer to be in the middle section, which is between the top and bottom parts.
Lower Esophagus: Cancer can also happen in the bottom part of the esophagus, right where it connects to the stomach. This area is known as the gastroesophageal junction.
There are various symptoms of esophageal cancer, including:
⦿ Trouble swallowing or feeling like food is stuck in your throat
⦿ Losing weight without trying
⦿ Chest pain, discomfort, or a burning feeling
⦿ A cough that doesn’t go away
⦿ Hoarseness or a change in your voice
⦿ Heartburn or acid reflux that gets worse
⦿ Feeling tired or weak
There are three major treatments for food-pipe cancer include:
Surgery: One common way to treat esophageal cancer is by taking out the cancerous part through surgery. Sometimes this means removing part of the esophagus, or in serious cases, taking out the whole esophagus. It is performed after the chemo/radiation.
Radiation Therapy: This treatment uses strong X-rays or other kinds of radiation to kill cancer cells or make tumors smaller. It can be done before surgery to reduce the tumor size, after surgery to get rid of any left-behind cancer cells, or as the main treatment sometimes.
Chemotherapy: This involves using special drugs to fight cancer cells. Chemotherapy can work on its own or together with surgery or radiation therapy to tackle the cancer from multiple angles.
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