On this week’s Medical Monday, we were joined by Dr. Nick LeBlanc and Dr. Jingya Wang with Our Lady of the Lake to talk about esophageal cancer awareness month. They stress the importance of being aware of this rare yet serious type of cancer. Then, they explain some of the warning signs, including difficulty swallowing. Some risk factors for developing this disease are being a male, certain genetic makeup, tobacco, alcohol, and obesity. Also, they explain some of the ways you can try an prevent this type of cancer. Finally, they break down the different types of surgeries and therapies that are used to treat esophageal cancer.
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