How does the famous esophageal cancer hospital in China treat esophageal cancer

The esophageal cancer we often talk about in our lives is actually esophageal cancer. Because esophageal cancer occurs in the patient's esophagus, it will cause great harm to the patient's body. Therefore, it is very important to treat the disease early. So how does the famous esophageal cancer hospital in China treat esophageal cancer?

1. Surgery

Surgery is the first choice for treating esophageal cancer. If the patient is in good general condition, has good cardiopulmonary function reserve, and has no obvious signs of distant metastasis, surgical treatment can be considered. Generally, the chances of resection are greater for cervical cancers <3 cm in length, upper thoracic cancers <4 cm in length, and lower thoracic cancers <5 cm in length. However, there are also cases where the tumor is not too large but is tightly adhered to major organs such as the aorta and trachea and cannot be removed. For larger squamous cell carcinomas that are estimated to be unlikely to be resected but the patient is in good general condition, preoperative radiotherapy can be used first, and surgery can be performed after the tumor is reduced.

Contraindications for surgery: ① Poor general condition, cachexia. Or severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney dysfunction. ② The lesion has a large invasion area, with obvious signs of external invasion and perforation, such as hoarseness or esophageal tracheal fistula. ③ Distant metastasis.

2. Radiation therapy

①Combined treatment of radiation and surgery can increase the surgical resection rate and improve the long-term survival rate. After preoperative radiotherapy, it is more appropriate to rest for 3 to 4 weeks before surgery. Metal marking is made on the residual cancerous tissue that was not completely removed during surgery, and postoperative radiotherapy is generally started 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. ②Single radiotherapy is mostly used for cervical and upper thoracic esophageal cancer. The surgery for such patients is often difficult, with many complications and unsatisfactory results. It can also be used for patients with surgical contraindications but the lesion has not been long and the patient can still tolerate radiotherapy.

3. Chemotherapy

Combining chemotherapy with surgery or radiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine can sometimes improve the efficacy or relieve symptoms and prolong the survival of patients with esophageal cancer. However, it is necessary to regularly check blood counts and liver and kidney functions, and pay attention to drug reactions.