Topic of the Month March: Cancer

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Even though the absolute number of patients suffering from it is small, esophageal cancer generally aknowledged to be one of the most dangerous cancers. Morbidity rates are growing fast in the western world and in spite of recent research efforts and new therapeutic developments, mortality is still very high.

We give an up-date on the connection of GERD, Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer, present available therapeutic options, and discuss the benefits and dangers of photodynamic therapy. In addition to that, we list guidelines and internet resources for both cancer of the esophagus and cancer in general.

Only a small percentage of the millions of patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develop esophageal cancer. However, the rates for this type of cancer are growing extremly fast in the western world. We present an update on incidence, diagnosis, and treatment. - GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been approved by the FDA to treat esophageal cancer, lung cancer and actinic keratosis, but researchers have reported encouraging results in treating other cancers as well. Read more on the advantages and drawbacks of the procedure. - Photodynamic Therapy for Cancers of the Throat and Lung?

There are many online resources for oncology, pathology and cancer therapy – we guide you to renowned names and comprehensive websites. Here again, our main focus is on cancer of the esophagus. - Cancer - Clinical Guidelines and Online Resources

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