Early Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer is Critical | DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire

Each year in America there are approximately 16,000 new diagnoses of esphogeal cancer, reports an article in Medical New Today.  Unfortunately, according to the report, only 10% of those diagnosed survive the disease.  The principal reason for this alarming statistic is the lack of early detection.

It is widely recognized that smokers are predisposed to esophageal cancer.  However, as the article points out, there are several other contributing factors, including:

• Excessive alcohol consumption;
• Obesity;
• Lye ingestion; and,
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heartburn.

We encourage our readers to speak with their doctors about their health risks.  Physicians should know to check for illnesses when their patients manifest certain health risks.

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