Can advanced esophageal cancer be cured?

Esophageal cancer refers to a malignant tumor on the esophagus between the hypopharynx and the stomach. It is one of the most harmful malignant tumors to human health in the world today. With the improvement of medical standards, the treatment of esophageal cancer has improved significantly compared with the past, but the treatment effect of advanced esophageal cancer is still not ideal. The choice of treatment method should also be related to the patient's physical condition. Can advanced esophageal cancer be cured?

Late-stage esophageal cancer is no longer treatable with general treatments and can only be treated with surgery. This is because late-stage esophageal cancer is very harmful to the body. If it is not treated surgically, there is a high probability of serious consequences. How is the surgical treatment of late-stage esophageal cancer performed, and what are the contraindications for surgery?
The early treatment of esophageal cancer is through surgery. If the physical condition allows, esophageal cancer has been confirmed and there are two types of surgical treatment methods according to the condition, namely palliative surgery and radical surgery. Palliative surgery is mainly used for patients who are in the late stage and cannot be cured or after radiotherapy. In order to solve the problem of eating difficulties, esophagogastric diversion, gastrostomy, esophageal cavity catheterization, etc. are used.
Patients must seek treatment in a reliable large hospital as early as possible to avoid affecting the effectiveness of your treatment and causing unnecessary trouble for future treatment.