Esophageal Cancer

Results when abnormal cells grow out of control forming a growth(tumour) in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

How common is esophageal cancer?

Esophageal cancer is the 4th commonest cancer in both sexes in Kenya. Mortality rate and the incidence rates are almost equal at 18.4% (GLOBOCAN, 2018)

Risk factors and causes

A risk factor is anything that increases the chances of getting a disease. Having a risk factor does not necessarily mean you will get esophageal cancer.

Symptoms

In early disease there may be no symptoms hence it is advisable to have regular. Symptoms of esophageal cancer screening…

Diagnosis

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy-EGD is the best initial confirmatory test to confirm a mass or any abnormality in the oesophagus.

Stages & Treatment

Treatment for esophageal cancer can be curative or palliative(symptoms control)

Screening

There is no standard or routine screening test for esophageal cancer