What treatment can cure esophageal cancer without surgery

For patients with early esophageal cancer, it is possible to achieve clinical cure without surgical treatment. However, this needs to be determined based on comprehensive factors such as the severity of the disease and the stage.

1. Conditions that can be cured

1. Carcinoma in situ: refers to the phenomenon that tumor cells are confined to the mucosal layer or the epidermis of the skin, without infiltration and metastasis. In this case, if it can be discovered in time and effective treatment methods such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy are adopted, it is possible to achieve complete cure.

2. Small cell carcinoma: It is a highly malignant type of cancer, but it is more sensitive to radiation. After diagnosis, it can be treated with radiotherapy, and there is a certain chance of cure.

2. Incurable Conditions

For patients with advanced esophageal cancer, since the cancer cells have spread and metastasized, simply relying on drugs or radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. cannot completely eliminate the cancer cells in the body, so generally it is impossible to achieve a cure. At this time, palliative surgery is usually recommended to prolong the patient's survival time.

Esophageal cancer is a wasting disease. Patients should pay attention to strengthening their nutritional intake in daily life and eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as eggs, milk, apples, bananas, etc., which will help to enhance physical fitness and improve disease resistance. At the same time, they should also pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.