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A member asked:
How is the radiation oncology prognosis for cancer of the esophagus?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Unclear question: But if radiation is required to treat an esophageal cancer it suggests spread outside he esophagus which corresponds to a lower 5-year survival.
Answered 8/14/2020
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Stage is important: Prognosis is going to depend on the stage of the cancer and the health of the patient.
Answered 7/19/2020
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Depends: This depends on the stage in which the cancer was diagnosed. The earlier the presentation and diagnosis the better the outcomes.
Answered 7/2/2020
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