Tag: esophageal cancer
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Oesophageal Awareness Month: Awareness and Early Signs in Ireland
Understanding Oesophageal Cancer and Oesophageal Awareness Month Oesophageal cancer affects the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Each year in Ireland, about 520 people are diagnosed with this serious disease, underscoring the importance of awareness, early detection, and access to effective treatment. Oesophageal Awareness Month aims to demystify the illness, share…
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Oesophageal Awareness Month: Why a bread roll can be painful and what to know
Oesophageal Awareness Month: Why awareness matters Oesophageal Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects thousands yet often goes under the radar. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. When it doesn’t work as it should, everyday activities—like eating bread rolls—can become painful and worrying.…
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Higher Frequency or Quantity of Alcohol Intake Linked to Several Cancers: What the Latest Review Finds
New Evidence Ties Alcohol Use to Multiple Cancer Risks Health researchers are highlighting a growing body of evidence that links higher-frequency and greater-quantity alcohol consumption to an elevated risk of several cancers. A recent review published online November 13 in Cancer Epidemiology synthesizes data from multiple studies to better understand how drinking patterns influence cancer…
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Do Hot Drinks Really Cause Cancer? Separating Fact from Fear
Introduction: The hot drink debate Many of us rely on coffee, tea, or other warm beverages as a daily ritual. But a lingering question often surfaces: can drinking hot drinks cause cancer? While it’s tempting to draw a direct line from temperature to illness, the truth is more nuanced. Experts distinguish between the chemistry of…
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Preoperative Frailty as a Predictor of Postoperative Risk in Older Esophageal Cancer Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
Introduction: Why Frailty Matters in Esophageal Cancer Surgery As the global population ages, more older adults face esophageal cancer requiring radical surgery. Esophagectomy is a potentially curative option, but it is also associated with high perioperative risk. Traditional risk assessment often relies on age and general health status; however, frailty—a syndrome of reduced physiological reserve—has…