{"id":30096,"date":"2025-11-17T11:51:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gandhimedicos.in\/?p=30096"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:51:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:21:03","slug":"why-esophageal-cancer-should-not-be-ignored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/api.gandhimedicos.in\/?p=30096","title":{"rendered":"Why Esophageal Cancer Should Not Be Ignored?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cancer in any form is not good. Esophageal cancer is one of the cancers often ignored.<\/p>\n

It is often misunderstood as a throat infection or gastric issues.<\/p>\n

Its diagnosis is delayed.<\/p>\n

It is undetected at the early stages. It is diagnosed when the tumor has grown large in size.<\/p>\n

The tumor blocks the passage of food. The advanced stages are difficult to treat.<\/p>\n

It leads to poor results.<\/p>\n

What is Esophageal Cancer?<\/h2>\n

The food travels through the food pipe to the stomach.<\/p>\n

It is the cancer in the food pipe. It is formed in the cells of the food pipe.<\/p>\n

Types of Esophageal Cancer<\/h3>\n

The Cancer at the Upper and Lower Parts of the Esophagus –<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is formed in the cells (glandular cells). The glandular cells are present at the edges.<\/p>\n

The Cancer of the Inner Layer –<\/strong>\u00a0It is formed in the cell lining the esophagus.<\/p>\n

It is usually linked to smoking and alcohol intake.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer<\/h3>\n