https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8 en-us 2018-12-03 03:46:43 UTC 2018-12-10 16:58:56 UTC hello@padlet.com leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/310270858 2018-12-03 03:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/310270858 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/310271155 Esophageal cancer is the growth of cancerous cells in the esophagus. The esophagus is a long, hollow, muscular tube that transports food from your throat to your stomach. Esophageal cancer occurs when a malignant tumor forms in the lining.]]> 2018-12-03 03:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/310271155 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311539919 The cause of this cancer is not quite known yet. It is related to the mutations of the cell's DNA in the esophagus. These mutations are believed to occur when the cells are irritated.]]> 2018-12-05 19:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311539919 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311540896 2018-12-05 19:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311540896 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311542654 Mayo Clinic. (2018). Esophageal cancer - Symptoms and causes. [online] Available at:
      https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356084
     [Accessed 5 Dec. 2018].

Healthline. (2018). Esophageal Cancer: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms. [online] Available at:
      https://www.healthline.com/health/esophageal-cancer#causes [Accessed 5 Dec. 2018].

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER. (2016). [S.l.]: SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PU.

]]> 2018-12-05 19:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311542654 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311548500 There are many indicators to esophageal cancer. Some of these include:
-weight loss                                  -difficulty swallowing
-indigestion                                  -vomiting
-heartburn                                    -frequent choking
-chronic cough                            -chest pain
-food coming back up                 -fatigue
During early stages, many of these signs do not appear. As the cancer continues, however, these symptoms can become apparent.]]> 2018-12-05 19:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311548500 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311553963 There are two types of esophageal cancer;
Squamous cell carcinoma
When the cancer begins in the flat, thin cells making up the esophagus lining, this form begins. It most often begins in the top or middle of the esophagus. 
Adenocarcinoma
This form occurs when the cancer begins in the glandular cells of the esophagus. These cells are responsible for fluid production, such as mucus. This form is commonly in the lower part of the esophagus.]]> 2018-12-05 19:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311553963 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311558059 Esophageal cancer is detectable by performing four tests, using one or any combination of:
Endoscopy
-uses an instrument with a camera (endoscope)
-goes down the throat to view the lining
A barium swallow
-An X-ray image showing the lining of your esophagus -You must swallow a chemical named barium while the doctor collects the images.
Biopsy
-The doctor removes a sample of the tissue to be tested
-Uses an endoscope
CT scan, MRI, or PET scan can be done to see if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.]]> 2018-12-05 19:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311558059 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311566209 Esophageal cancer is found to occur when the esophageal cells are irritated. This can happen from:
-consuming alcohol                        -smoking
-having a reflux disorder*            -being overweight
-not eating healthily                    -achalasia*.]]> 2018-12-05 19:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311566209 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311569975 Typically, this cancer is three times more likely to occur in men. It’s also typically found commonly in African Americans. The risk of developing this cancer increases with age, usually starting around the age 45. Although, in some cases it happens to youth.]]> 2018-12-05 19:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311569975 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311571740 By eating healthily and avoiding foods that can irritate your esophagus, you can avoid any risks of cancer. Your diet typically causes this cancer through foods that’s irritate the lining.]]> 2018-12-05 19:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311571740 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311877202 *Achalasia- the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax; food can not enter stomach
*Reflux Disorder/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder/ GERD- the lower esophageal sphincter stays relaxed; brings acid into esophagus]]> 2018-12-06 16:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/311877202 leig2880 https://padlet.com/leig2880/jd1zr57ax3n8/wish/312753646 This cancer can be treated two ways:
-Esophagectomy (Esophageal Resection
Removing the tumor by removing a part of the esophagus.
-Chemotherapy
Through appropriate drug treatment and chemotherapy, the cancer spread can be prevented from recurring or treated.

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