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OESOPHOGEAL CASE STUDY Flashcards

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What are the two types of oesophageal cancer?

A

adenocarcinoma
squamous carcinoma

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How does oesophageal adenocarcinoma form?

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in the glandular cells which make mucus, due to exposure to stomach acid

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What are the symptoms of oesophageal cancer?

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  • trouble swallowing
  • reflux (GERD)
  • mucus and blood
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What is stage 3 adenocarcinoma?

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cancer that has spread from the oesophagus to lymph nodes and nearby tissues and adventita

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What is the prognosis of stage 3 adenocarcinoma?

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If chemo and radiation is successful, there is a 3-5 year survival rate of 20-30%

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What are the treatment options following the biomarkers?

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HER2POS - HER2 therapy, trastuzumab
PD-L1 neg - immunotherapy invalid

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How does chemo work in adenocarcinoma?

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destroys the cancer cells so they cannot grow or reproduce

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How does radiation work in adenocarcinoma?

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reduces tumour size before surgery

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