The cancer of the esophagus (esophageal), mostly in men, is one of the leading causes of worldwide cancer -related deaths. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Erdogan, the esophagus cancer told about what needs to be known. Erdoğan said that the esophageal cancer developed in the esophagus, which is the tube in which the throat ties the stomach, said, “Tumors occur in the mucosa, which is the inner lining of the esophagus. The fact that the society does not have enough information about the causes and symptoms of the esophagus cancer is the biggest obstacles to preventing the disease or successfully being treated. ”
Noting the importance of early diagnosis in treatment, Erdoğan said, “Early diagnosis is of great importance in order to get positive results from treatment. When one or more of the symptoms are seen, consulting a doctor and having the necessary examinations will help protect the cancer from the vital threat. In the Eastern societies, which are one of the countries with high rates of esophageal cancer, the most important factors (in countries such as China, India, Japan) are the most important factors proven to cause esophageal cancer and the prepared form of nutrients. For example, incense fish, ie smoke technique, is an important risk factor. ”
Erdogan pointed out that alcohol consumption plays an important role for esophageal cancer and said:
“In general, excessive alcohol consumption in societies is another important risk factor of esophagus cancer. Excessive alcohol use in Western societies is more prominent than the diet. On the other hand, when we look at our country, esophageal cancer is more common in the Eastern Anatolia region than other regions. Some of the reasons for this are inappropriate barbecue-et cooking methods with excessive hot tea, etc. In the production of barbecue, cooking the food enough to coexize in extreme heat disrupts the molecular structure of the food and can lead to a carcinogenic state. In summary, naturally preparation and consumption of all nutrients, including vegetables and fruits, reduces the risk of esophageal cancer.
Erdogan listed other risk factors as follows:
“The use of tobacco and tobacco products, chronic heartburn or acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett esophagus, sometimes a situation that develops in GERD people, a rare disorder of the muscles in the lower esophagus.”
“Pay attention to swallowing”
Stating that the first symptom commonly seen in the early stage of the disease was difficulty in swallowing solid food. Dr. Abdullah Erdoğan said, “The complaints begin a few months before the diagnosis, but it is not known that their complaints mean that they are perceived as an ordinary swallowing difficulty by the patient. Other symptoms of the disease are pain and bloody cough in the chest. Sudden weight loss (6-7 kilos loss per month) in patients with esophagus cancer tumor is another symptom. In addition, the hoarseness of the sound, the deterioration of heartburn can be seen. ”
“Surgery makes you laugh at the early stage”
Erdogan said that the passage of food by creating a tube from the stomach or large intestine after the esophagus is taken for the treatment of esophagus cancer at an early stage. Thanks to the methods using developing technologies, more comfortable surgeries can be applied for the patient.
Before surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy methods can be used to the patient. If a therapeutic surgery cannot be performed, the ‘stent’ is used first in the esophagus and a place to pass enough to pass. If the disease is very advanced, it is ensured that the patient survives with the help of a nutritional tube attached to the stomach ”.
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