Esophageal Cancer (Small Facts)

Question 1

Esophageal cancer makes up what percentage of all cancers in US?

Answer 1

1%

Question 2

Esophageal cancer is typically found at advance stages. True or False?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What percentage of north american and western European esophageal cases are due to excessive tobacco and alcohol use?

Answer 3

80-90%

Question 4

What are symptoms of achalasia?

Answer 4

dysphagia and regurgitation

Question 5

Dysphagia and weight loss are commonly seen when what occurs in esophageal cancer patients?

Answer 5

the lumen of the esophagus narrows

Question 6

What is the advantage of HDR (5)

Answer 6

Improved protection to staff, reduce error possibilities, decrease patient discomfort, outpatient administration, no anesthesia

Question 7

What is the disadvantage of HDR (1)

Answer 7

Fistula Formation