Esophagus Cancer

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Esophagus Cancer - 62 Years

Asked for Male, 62 Years

Hello Sir, Last 3 months back we come to know that my father is having esophageal cancer and biopsy report says poorly differentiated squamous carcinoma. On 25th June in CT scan report says the size of the tumor increased to 3cms and its growth towards the stomach. He is having liver cirrhosis also!! Sir can you pls suggest me!!

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Dr. Piyush Shukla Radiation Oncologist 20 yrs exp Indore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Piyush Shukla

Radiation Oncologist 20 yrs exp Indore

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No, treatment taken yet?What is the swallowing capacity.any CT scan done to see the nodal extent.

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if other comorbidies like cirrhosis is present surgery could be a very morbid option,better try for radiation +/- chemo.

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