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esophagus. Esophageal cancer is a rare form of cancer which represents less than 2 percent of new cancers each year. However, it is a devastating disease with a rapid growth and rapid death. Early detection is the only hope for survival. At present only 4 percent of cases survive for five years. ‘Hus low survival rate is in part related to delays in recognizing and reporting early symptoms. THESE SAME symptoms can also signal many other disorders. Scarring of the esophagus can narrow it due to reflux of add from the stomach which etches into the delicate esophageal tissue. Also, cervical arthritis, where the neck bones lose their smooth curve, may cause difficulty in swallowing. Zenker's Diverticulum is a condition where a pouch may form inside the esophagus, which catches and nolds food. There is also a rare disorder of the nerves of the esophagus which cause the normal swallowing muscles to become irregular and uncoordinated, often catching food and liquids during

Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) is one of the seven warning signs of cancer. In particular, it is the most important sign for cancer of the swallowing tube, leading from the mouth to stomaeh (esophagus). Specific examples of what is meant by dysphagia include: pills getting stuck in the throat upon swallowing; having to cut food into smaller pieces and steak, doughy breads, and potatoes getting stuck on the way down. You may need to drink a great deal of fluid to wash food down. Swallowing may feel painful, or you may have noticed that you can feel food as it goes down your esophagus .It may also hurt to drink hot and cold beverages. These are not always signals of cancer of the

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These other disorders are nothing to ignore either. Although not always life threatening, each is serious and uncomfortable and can lead to aspiration of food into the lungs, pneumonia, or choking. Cancer of the esophagus is found three times more frequently in males than females, and most frequently in blacks. Smoking cigarettes, pipe and cigars, and alcohol consumption have been linked to this kind of cancer. Most recently, it has been shown that people who drink their beverages scaling, have a greater chance of cancer than those who do not. In certain areas of the world, this habit is associated with particularly high rates of esophageal cancer. ' THESE AREAS are northern China, Iran, and

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parts of Russia. It is believed that smoking, alcohol and hot liquids create the sort of atmosphere conducive to have ncrmal cells change (or mutate). Weight loss is another important cancer warning signal which applied to esophageal carcinoma. (Your physician, upon hearing of your symptoms, will arrange several tests for you which will most likely include: Dan X-ray examination of the esophagus. 2)an endoscopy (a new test in which a lighted tube with a lens at the end is slipped down the esophagus to allow the doctor to directly look at the affected area). With endoscopy, microscopic biopsies may be taken from tissues which appear abnormal. Prevention and early detection; these are our tools for better health. Avoidance of excess alcohol consumption, drinking warm rather than scorching beverages and avoidance of smoking are important. Have symptoms checked promptly. You might save your life. Health watch is a public education project of the Cape May County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Muziani: Support 3 Bond Issues WILDWOOD - Assemblyman Guy F. Muziani, R-lst District, Cumberland/Cape May Counties, announced that on Nov. 8, voters will be asked to approve three important bond issues which will address three priorities with muchneeded funds. Muziani urges all voters to support tb«e measures, which will provide funds for shore protection, bridge repair and Green Acres projects.

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