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Does odynophagia from an esophageal cancer tend to be progressive? does it usually get worse as the tumor grows?

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Generally: If left untreated, symptoms of esophageal cancer will get worse and cause inanition from lack of food intake. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356090

Answered 1/24/2021

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