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Thoracic Surgery
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Dr. Christopher Morseanswered
Thoracic Surgery 24 years experience
Regional and distant: Esophageal cancer can go to any number of lymph node basins. Important is whether they lymph node are adjacent to the tumor, or distant. Regional lymp... Read More
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Thoracic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: Frequent heartburn and trouble swallowing are common symptoms of gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which can lead to barrett's esophagus. Repeat ... Read More
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Thoracic Surgery 24 years experience
Unfortunately yes: Supraclavicular lymph node spread is possible with out symptoms from the primary tumor. Supraclavicular lymph node metastasis does not preclude treat... Read More
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Thoracic Surgery 24 years experience
Variable: Cancer of the esophagus is more common in men than women. Mean age of presentation is 60 years of age although anyone with symptoms (significant gerd,... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Morse is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Morse is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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