The esophagus is a ten inch portion of the digestive tract that carries food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. It is tubular, muscular, and often referred to as the food pipe.

Esophageal cancer is a serious disease that usually initiates in the tissues of the inner layer of your esophagus. Risk factors could include smoking, heavy consumption of alcohol, and acid reflux.

Most commonly signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer will occur late in the disease process. Symptoms could include:

• Weight loss
• Pain or difficulty swallowing
• Painful hiccups
• Heartburn
• Hoarseness / persistent cough

Esophageal cancer is often diagnosed in advanced stages, thereby limiting treatment options. Treatment options could also include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may suggest:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Laser therapy

Radiation therapy may also be considered an option for some esophageal cancer patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. It is most often used for esophageal cancer that has metastasized. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

Esophageal cancer is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your esophageal cancer treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.

Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your esophageal cancer treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Sono-Photo-Dynamic Therapy
• Hope4Cancer Therapy - Poly-MVA, Vitamin C, Laetrile (B-17)
• Primed - non toxic cancer agent
• Nutrition Therapy
• Whole Body Detoxification
• Anti/fungal microbial Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Support Therapy

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.. If you are looking for a colon cancer treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to esophageal cancer treatment.

• It is estimated that over 14,000 deaths will occur this year due to esophageal cancer
• With regards to esophageal cancer, men have higher incidence and mortality rates than women