Treatments for cancer of the esophagus depend on the stage of the disease and the patient's general health. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past ...
The stage of the cancer (whether it affects part of the esophagus, involves the whole esophagus, or has spread to other places in the body). The size of the tumor . The patients general health
... Mayer 2003). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its resultant Barrett's esophagus increase esophageal cancer ... of cancer (adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma vs. other types), the stage of ...