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ESOPHAGEAL CANCER SYMPTOMS
Mild swallowing food issues?: Gastro doctor warns of a possible early sign of this cancer that often goes unnoticedEsophageal cancer often begins subtly. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, highlights early signs many miss. Slight swa...
Popping antacids every day? Apollo doctor warns your ‘normal acidity’ may be a slow-burning disease leading to much serious issuesSurgical Gastroenterologist Dr Anshuman Kaushal from Apollo Hospital has warned that persistent acidity and heartburn may actually indicate...
Esophageal cancer or GERD? The overlapping symptoms, and the one thing that sets them apartHeartburn is common, but persistent chest discomfort or difficulty swallowing could signal serious issues. Gastroesophageal reflux disease,...
A simple burning sensation could mean more than you think and it’s not related to heart, says Harvard-trained gut doctorChronic heartburn, often caused by stomach acid reflux, can lead to serious health issues like esophageal cancer, as highlighted by Dr. Sau...
‘Simple’ acidity is not so simple: Harvard-trained gut doctor warns heartburn could signal a deadly risk to the bodyHarvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has cautioned against dismissing frequent heartburn as a minor digestive issue. In an ...
Heartburn? Indigestion? US doctor says it could be esophageal cancer: What it is, who’s at risk, and key symptomsEsophageal cancer, affecting the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, is projected to have 22,070 new cases in 2025. Adenocarcinoma, ...
Cancer doesn’t always shout, it whispers: Early signs you should never ignore, say expertsEarly cancer detection significantly improves treatment outcomes, yet subtle symptoms are often dismissed, warns Dr. Kataria. Unexplained w...
Silent symptom of cancer that millions live with, without realising. When should you visit doctor?A common condition like acid reflux is often dismissed as harmless, but doctors are warning that persistent symptoms could point to esophag...
Don’t pop that pill daily: Doctors red-flag proton pump inhibitors used to treat acid reflux, heartburnsThe reason for the popularity of PPIs among doctors and patients is not tough to gauge. With unhealthy lifestyles and dietary habits, acidi...
World Cancer Day: Get to know the 5 most common cancers in IndiaOn this World Cancer Day, get to know the most common cancers identified in India.
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach isn't a great idea. It can lead to heartburnHowever, having coffee on an empty stomach may not cause any damage to the stomach.
Esophageal cancer causes genetic changes in patients, study revealsThere are a few genetic changes when esophageal cancer sets in which can be diagnosed early on as revealed by a study. The study was conduc...
Acid reflux is more worrisome than you think, limit intake of tea & peanut butter sandwichesDiet and lifestyle changes can ward off complaints of heartburn.
India, Bangladesh have 80 per cent smokeless tobacco usersThe report says that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that smokeless tobacco causes oral cancer, esophageal cancer and pancreatic c...
- Esophageal cancer drug market to double by 2014
The esophageal cancer drug market in India will grow from $16 million in 2009 to $36 million in 2014, says a research firm.