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Can you see esophageal cancer on chest x ray? and what are the chances of a 24 year old male having this type of cancer?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Rare: The incidence of esophageal cancer in 24 year old male is rare. Typically you would not see esophageal cancer on CXR unless it was advanced.

Answered 12/9/2018

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A member asked:

Can you see esophageal cancer on chest x ray? and what are the chances of a 24 year old male having this type of cancer?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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