Chapter 19- Esophageal Ca

Question 1

5 year survival for esophageal cancer

Answer 1

19%

Question 2

which is more common in esophageal cancer adenocarcinomas or squamous cell carcinomas

Answer 2

they are split evenly (previously SSC was higher)

Question 3

When ineligible for surgical intervention, esophagial cancer can be helped with

Answer 3

stent or laser ablation (tries to help dysphagia)

Question 4

for esophageal cancer EN can help maintain weight during treatment but does not improve what

Answer 4

overall outcomes or mortality

Question 5

what type of EN for esophageal cancer

Answer 5

full strength isotonic polymeric formulas

• if significant bowel dysfunction or malabsorption can use semi elemental or elemental

Question 6

benefits of EN fiber for esophageal ca

Answer 6

may decrease risk of bacterial overgrowth

Question 7

how to make sure fiber containing EN does not block up the J-tube in esophageal ca pts

Answer 7

don’t adminitser meds via the tube- flush tube at all intervals

Question 8

omega 3 via EN may be beneficial but has not yet been proven in which ca pts

Answer 8

esophageal ca pts