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Oesophageal Cancer Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To alleviate symptoms, support nutritional intake, and improve overall well-being during and after treatment.
- Dietary Adjustments· Eating soft, moist foods· Consuming small, frequent meals· Avoiding very hot or cold foods
- Smoking Cessation· Quitting smoking to improve treatment outcomes and reduce recurrence risk
- Alcohol Reduction· Limiting or avoiding alcohol consumption
- Managing Reflux· Lifestyle changes and medication to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Medicinal Treatment
To shrink tumors, eliminate cancer cells, prevent metastasis, and manage disease-related symptoms.
- Chemotherapy· Administered before (neoadjuvant), after (adjuvant), or as primary treatment to destroy cancer cells
- Targeted Therapy· Drugs that target specific genes or proteins involved in cancer growth
- Immunotherapy· Medications that boost the body's immune system to fight cancer
- Pain Management and Symptomatic Relief· Medications to manage pain, nausea, and other treatment side effects
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Surgical Treatment
To remove cancerous tissue, relieve obstruction, and improve swallowing function.
- Oesophagectomy· Surgical removal of part or all of the oesophagus, often followed by reconstruction using part of the stomach or intestine
- Endoscopic Procedures· Minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early-stage cancers
- Stent Placement· Insertion of a stent to keep the oesophagus open and improve swallowing in cases of obstruction
- Lymphadenectomy· Removal of nearby lymph nodes to check for cancer spread
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