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Human life is ever-evolving. Be it our Lifestyle, clothes or even eating habits, everything is changing at lightning speed. These huge changes have introduced the masses with not just convenience but a ton of harmful diseases caused by low-quality lifestyles.
One such disease is Cancer. According to Times.com, “ The number of cancer cases is expected to rise at a rate that will surpass global averages—from 1.39 million in 2020 to 1.57 million by 2025”. The presence of these life-risking diseases has always been there but with the evolving lifestyles of people, it’s on an alarming high now. There are several types of Cancer around the world, one of which is Food Pipe Cancer.
Food Pipe Cancer, also known as Esophageal cancer, is a very rare but dangerous variety of cancer. As reported by the International Journal of Advance Medical and Health Research,
“ Worldwide, esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer with an annual incidence of 456,000 new cases. In India, it is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related deaths”. The major cause of this cancer is still unknown, however, several lifestyle factors such as alcohol, unhealthy diet, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, and smoking, can trigger it in the human body.
The Esophageal or food pipe is a tube made of muscle groups that connect the mouth to the stomach for passing the food. This cancer develops in the tissues of the Esophageal and makes it difficult for the patient to swallow food, eventually becoming a tumour.
● Feeling uneasy and having difficulty swallowing any solid or even liquid food items
● Sudden weight fluctuation or loss
● Constant chest pain that is not caused by eating and feels like a burning sensation
● Occasional vomit with blood
This condition of cancer multiplies the cancer cells in the patient’s food pipe. If not addressed with the right treatment option at the right time, it worsens the situation into a tumour. Let’s discuss some of the available treatment options that you can take to eliminate this condition at the earliest.
Surgery: Surgical treatments are the most common and preferred option among all. This surgical procedure is known as esophagectomy, where the affected part of the esophagus is operated on and removed. The unaffected or healthy part of the esophagus is then connected to the stomach through the help of a plastic tube or part of the intestine.
Radiation therapy before surgery: If you are someone who is scared of blades and struggling with the initial stage of Esophageal Cancer, Radiation Therapy can be a suitable option. In this procedure, high-energy radiation such as X-ray machines are used to kill or restrict the cancer cells. There are two types of these procedures – Internal and External Radiation Therapy. Being critical, this process requires to be performed under a professional like Dr Piyusha Kulshrestha, a specialist in Radiation Therapy.
Chemotherapy: Another option is chemotherapy, which is neither surgical nor supported by radiation. This procedure is performed with the help of drugs which are either given orally or injected in veins. Running through veins to the bloodstream these drugs cancel out and restrict the cancer cells from growing further.
Your battle with cancer can be crucial for you mentally and physically. However, with the right professional support from Dr. Piyusha Kulshreshta, you can get the best Radiation Therapy treatment for your food pipe cancer. Dr Piyusha Kulshrestha is a qualified radiation oncologist in Delhi NCR with 20 + years of experience, specializing in Cancer, Radiation Oncology, and Truebeam Linac. So don’t wait any longer, get your appointment today!