Esophageal Cancer


Esophageal Cancer
Symptoms of esophageal cancer by Erich Rosenberger M.D. Esophagus is a hollow tube which connects your throat and mouth to your stomach. Despite its seeming simplicity, the esophagus is actually a complex organ. It contains several layers of tissue, including an extensive array of smooth muscles. These s... More> The stages of esophageal cancer by Jennifer Kirkman Esophageal cancer is not a very good diagnosis to hear. It rarely goes away, and often times is life-limiting. Overall, there are three types of this cancer. There is squamous cell carcinoma, which is a type of cell that lines the mere surface of th... More>
	Barrett's esophagus: Link between GERD and esophageal cancer by Ann Marie Dwyer Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD is a chronic condition whose primary symptom is heartburn which recurs at least twice per week. Left untreated, GERD can lead to more serious conditions, such as Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer, adeno... More> Esophageal cancer and alternative treatment options by Ussama Qadri Esophageal cancer is a cancer of esophagus that is not much common in the United States. However it occurs commonly in Asian and some parts of Africa. Alternative Treatment Options In case the conventional treatment options are not effective for tre... More>
An atheist confronts Death: Who will pray for Christopher Hitchens? by Art Young It’s been said that there are no atheists in foxholes. One might add death row and chemotherapy wards to this list places where people are eager to find that old time religion. There’s nothing like the cold, hard specter of death to tran... More> Statins and lowering of cancer risk by Leonard Konis Statins are class of hypolipidemic drugs inhibit an enzyme HMG - CoA reductase, which superbly lower cholesterol levels, preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease (Reabsorbing cholesterol accumulation referred to as plaque on artery walls, preve... More>
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