What is the Main Cause of Esophageal Cancer?

Here at the ENT Institute our technology allows us to do a transnasal esophagoscopy that detects most throat issues, including serious diseases like esophageal cancer. A TNE is a quick procedure that helps in the diagnosis and treatment process.
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[@patrickjcaseysd]

I have stage 4 Esophageal cancer. Diagnosed in January 2022. June 2022 the tumor is gone. I completely changed my diet and lifestyle. High dose vitamin C with chemo and immunotherapy. Hoping next scan in Sept are without tumor as well.

[@akhilnalla3539]

Wish you complete recovery

[@ladennayoung2939]

I pray that ALL went well in Jesus name. And I pray your strength in the Lord in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ of NAZARETH. AMEN.

[@janettepolt2815]

God bless.

[@anitawoodle8983]

My 29 yr. old son was diagnosed in 2019 with stage 4 esophageal cancer. He passed away in 2020. Good luck to you. I hope you are feeling better.

[@Alpha_7227]

How are you going now? May I ask how old you are? I am 54 years old, diagnosed a year ago. I had chemo/radiotherapy, oesophagectomy and now am on immunotherapy once a fortnight. Nivolumab. It has its long list of side effects but that must mean it's working. All the best.

[@susanlane8803]

I had all these symptoms, plus a constant gut reaching cough, turns out my diaphragm had split and stomach going up through my hiatus. Now on meds feeling a lot better and no Cancer! Get yourself checked out if you have any throat symptoms!

[@dg9015]

@@susanlane8803 I had a lump in my throat turns out it was esophagitis

[@debbiec6216]

*I know of two people who died a few days apart from Esophagus Cancer* *I feel patients aren't getting the right care from the Specialists, they have and especially I am not* . *I am NOT getting the right guidance; I only want to do what's right* I know about Diet, Exercise. I DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL, SMOKE, Changed my diet and anything else I needed to do.

[@Kubadee44]

My brother died of this leaving 3 children he was 43 horrible type of cancer this one it’s usually a death sentence anyone that survives this are the ones that get diagnosed very early !

[@ENTInstitute]

Very sorry to hear that.

[@michellecarter9552]

My sweet mum died from this cancer she was given six months to live once diagnosed and died a week before Christmas 2022 my prayers are with anyone battling cancer

[@juliebryant3968]

Did she not have chemo treatment..

[@debbiec6216]

These Specialist in the VIDEO , 100% right about MORE AND MORE PEOPLE HAS THIS.

[@Vrodify67]

Hoarseness, hard to swallow solid food and could only drink were a couple of symptoms but the main issue I had before diagnoses of esophageal cancer that I haven't seen mentioned was my ears ached along with sore throat. I couldn't swallow pills so I took Alka Seltzer cold and flu tablets you dissolve in water. I think my inner ears throbbed because my tumor was very high in esophagus by my voice box and my sinuses couldn't drain properly.

[@Shamsi419]

How terrible for you. How are you now.

[@lorij6796]

Vrodify67 How are you doing? My husband had this cancer passed 8yrs ago. I'm hoping there is better treatments for you!

[@Vrodify67]

I'm doing great. My slowing hasn't really improved but my scans only show two spots on my right lung that haven't grown or changed since 2019. Thanks so much for asking. I am so sorry about your husband's passing. The reality of this cancer is overwhelming. 😞❤️

[@lorij6796]

@@Vrodify67 Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.

[@Bunny-mx5ym]

My mother is battling esophageal cancer that is in the upper part of her throat. And just like you say, ears and back of her head hurt like hell. She’s only 48 and stage 2 but doctors say it’s inoperable because it’s too high… So after unsuccessful radiotherapy all they can do is chemo now…Did you have a surgery in your case?

[@beckylucas9360]

My husband has this,I think.Just had scope done and waiting on results.He has coughed all day and post nasal drip into throat clearing throat constantly.He has hiatel hernia as well.The lump in his throat was biopsied.

[@sunnypouliot6187]

I'm having all the symptoms , So I need to get brave ,It hurts when I eat anything lately , My mom ,Grama had this throat clearing constantly.But love a good long life .I have to eliminate some things that I know are culprit

[@tinalaver4245]

Amazing have gerd not responding to nexium, food sticking in throat when i drink water to help it go down everything comes back up post nasal drip, dysphagia throat clearing and all that you have mentioned, burning pain etc off to see my gp again next week

[@taylorfrink1182]

hope you are well and it was all benign

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

Good luck

[@beautifullycrowned5372]

Came here because Traci Braxton I’m going to watch for this and sleep upright, watch what I eat, see the ent

[@lorij6796]

My late husband ďied a horrible death from Esophageal cancer brought me here.

[@thomaseaves7567]

God bless you.

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

So sorry ❤

[@MzKimmy-kp8pl]

Omg this really scares me......I complained about heartburn for 2 yrs straight they would prescribed me different antacids such as pantroprozle and famatodine they all made me fell bloated and full probiotics didn't work either.........My symptoms was feeling full, food stuck in throat (difficulty swallowing), extreme heartburn, could never sleep laying flat even after waiting 4hrs after a meal, just seems like no matter what I ate gave me heartburn, coughing after I ate or drank anything, nausea, vomiting and heart palpations and chest pain really scary........What they found were a hertial hernia, barretts esophagus with low grade dysplasia I had a scope 9/2022......But the first thing he said is barretts esophagusis a precancerous stage of esophageal cancer and it has to be watched so I have another scope 3/2023........I had to share everybody's symptoms are different but this was my experience.......

[@Alpha_7227]

I'm wishing you all the very best. I was diagnosed about a year ago after I couldn't swallow. My GP, sent me to do one test after another then finally the endoscopy showed cancer. Now I am on immunotherapy to ensure the beast doesn't return.

[@MzKimmy-kp8pl]

@@Alpha_7227I am so sorry to hear this......I've read and watch videos that esophageal cancer can be very complicated to treat.......Well wishes......May happy and healing thoughts continue to guide you through......

[@Alpha_7227]

@@MzKimmy-kp8plCheers.

[@susansuarez8954]

Omg girl, I was just prescribed pantroprozle & I have all the symptoms that you had except the I don't have the coughing after I eat but in the middle of the night I would wake up coughing & choking on something coming back up my esophagus, sometimes it would be water that I drank like 5 hours before or it would be food that would come up but it would taste like battery acid, really bitter & so disgusting. So yeah everything else I have. I'm waiting to have an Endoscopy procedure done & I'm so scared. I have a hertial hernia too! Thank you for sharing & I hope that you don't have cancer Mz. Kimmy! I will pray for you every night girl!

[@MaricellaRamirez]

With all my heart I pray all people that have this condition will heal by the lord’s hand!Amen

[@a.dibenedetti7309]

That is what I have been diagnosed with years ago had something called a fundlication. I got pre cancer of the esophagus. I get scoped every three years and on stomach meds.

[@debbiec6216]

What kind of Specialist did you go too???????

[@TiborMiklosAE]

@@debbiec6216 I assume she went to a gastroenterologist.

[@susanmonty791]

I have non erosive esophagitis. I have to eat regularly, no coffee, keep stress levels down etc I also have sinus drip due to year round allergies. My whole family has drip etc. it’s worse with dairy and gluten

[@debbiec6216]

Would it be best to have more than one specialist GI specialist and ENT specialist???? I have GERD and Erosion Esophagus; with it I sometimes have sore throats and lump in throat. It seems when I go to an GI specialist , I am on my third specialist, but this doc , only does testing on patients. He doesn't sit down with patients.

[@tacsman]

I have difficulty swallowing, globus sensation, mild cough that wont go away. Another symptom that I never see mentioned is that my throat tightens when I laugh too much, so I end up having a coughing fit when being tickled. Anyway I have GERD and just diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus woth no dysplasia.

[@tatianebassani8792]

Olá vc tem Barret ? Eu também tenho, como está seu tratamento?

[@susansuarez8954]

What they don't tell you is that if you have a strong or mild gag reflex this transnasal esophagoscopy procedure is NOT for you! Trust me I know, I watched my 74 year old Grandmother go through this procedure was horrific! She was gagging the entire time, struggling to breathe & her face turned so red! I was screaming out to this idiot who was doing the procedure, I'm begging you please STOP doing this to my Grandmother, she can't breathe! Remember something very important people, not ALL Doctors are good Doctors ok? The only reason he stopped was because a Nurse came running in to see what the screaming was about & said to the Doctor, the patient is NOT tolerating the procedure & it would be a better idea if you sedate her. WOW! I couldn't believe the Doctor actually listened to her & NOT me! Needless to say, my Grandmother refused to have the Endoscopy done by this Doctor & requested that another Doctor perform the procedure. A brand new Doctor did the Endoscopy the very next day, sedated my Grandmother & everything went fine. Please people, don't be forced or talked into a procedure that you're not comfortable with. If you gag easily, the transnasal esophagoscopy is NOT for you & request that you have light sedation or full sedation depending on your own personal needs.

[@superbfrenchies2465]

I have had GERD and acid reflux for several years. I recently was diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus and told it is precancerous. My gastroenterologist said they need to test it every 2 years to watch for cancer. Please tell me why it can’t be treated while it is precancerous and that I have to wait until it is cancer? My gastroenterologist did a colonoscopy and endoscopy but I just found out it was a lower endoscopy. I recently told her at times my throat is a little horse sounding and when I swallow I feel something move on the upper right side of my throat. If I swallow while my head is turned to the left I feel that movement that is like a shifty feeling. She is now going to do an upper endoscopy and said it could be zanker something. I’m really very afraid because I have to wait to get treated once it turns to cancer😢 Do I need to request to see a ENT doctor for the scope through my nose? How can I insist if my primary doctor says I can’t get a referral until I get an ultrasound of my neck? That’s exactly the case. The ultrasound is in 2 weeks.

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

I do hope you are doing well 🙏

[@lacottasmith9173]

My mother in law have this horrible disease she got misdiagnosed for acid reflux now she can’t eating nothing at all her body rejecting her feeding tube she starving to death and in a lot of pain it’s hard to see her suffer now she on hospice and their giving her days to live 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@tnkygirl1774]

My nephew died September 3 from this horrible disease 😞

[@naudianeels1328]

So sorry. My condolences. 💔🙏💔

[@drknow1997]

My uncle died September 5 from it as well. His funeral was today. My condolences to you and your family.

[@Hope4Life26]

I’m so sorry for your loss, that’s horrible. 😭😔. I wish the best for you and your family and that you all get through this gracefully. ❤️

[@annewoods3192]

My partner died on the 22 of dec 2021 of cancer

[@Hope4Life26]

@@annewoods3192 I’m so sorry ❤️😔. I wish nothing but peace for you and your family.

[@debbiec6216]

I want to know the Root Cause of Esophageal Cancer ?

[@karenjakobsen3607]

I had a cough after eating for a few years but no indigestion. Recently oil experienced pressure behind my breastbone and a couple of bouts of extreme pain in the centre of my chest. I have been diagnosed with Barrett's oesophagus and had biopsys taken. I'm a bit concerned. Are there any dietary rules that I should follow?

[@tatianebassani8792]

Olá, sua dor no peito melhorou?

[@sopherajane750]

Going to get checked out Tracie braxton brought me here

[@annewoods3192]

Its been 4 months now since my partner past way so roor

[@chrispeters5194]

I have been getting acid reflux for the last three months . In the last couple of weeks I have been getting a strange burp with a hiccup after it several times a day . Could this be esophagus cancer ?

[@josefandres55]

Same here doctor referred me to a Gastroenterologist... you should also consult with a doctor be safe and take care of your self

[@Beignetboy]

Only way to know is to get a scope. My dad was recently diagnosed with this. Had chest pain and difficulty swallowing for about a month before he decided to get checked on, best of luck to u

[@Alpha_7227]

How are you going now?

[@susansuarez8954]

Hey Chris, I'm not a Doctor but if you have had acid reflux for 3 months I would say that you don't have cancer but you should see your Doctor ASAP. Sound like you might have GERD or just acid reflux but either way you need to change you diet to prevent in from becoming GERD if it hasn't already & GERD can lead to Cancer so you need to find out what is going on to make some lifestyle changes for your health.

[@robertvalderaz7329]

Obesity and chemicals in food.

[@donnaclemow5061]

I have ACHALASIA

[@flagmichael]

Ditto - no fun at all. However, my doctor is not concerned about esophageal cancer. In my case food allergies seem to be driving it: it started with orange juice nearly 40 years ago, then shellfish replaced OJ, than any acidic liquids, then Chinese food (MSG?) and for the last five years or so chicken does it most of the time. Sipping water between each bite mostly controls it.

[@rosedinakar974]

Hi Donna , sorry to hear about ur Achalasia . It is a nasty thing to have . I have had it for the past 22 years . Been on meds , which have been stopped now as they do not help any longer / in any way . Chest pains n spasms r unbearable . How long have u had this n may I know what country u r from . I am from South India .

[@fountain727]

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[@davidhubach5528]

wrong title for the video

[@janayewill3883]

Traci Braxton brought me here 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@buddhacleveland3883]

Me too😢

[@kerlinesenat2985]

Me too

[@dedrachambers8722]

Me Too 😢

[@fitbabyboomer]

ditto :(

[@modestinemungo4661]

Me Too! 🙏

[@janettepolt2815]

I'm an oncology nurse and I once had a patient who had indigestion and heartburn for years and never mentioned it to his MD. We treated him for about 3 years with every kind of chemo/immunotherapy but he died from the disease. Really nice guy. Please seek medical attention for these symptoms should they occur. There's no reason not to!

[@cyndeewenzel6439]

Sorry about your patient.

[@dg9015]

They did say people don't get symptoms

[@eileenkillen1481]

God bless you Nurse.❤🙏

[@Tracey1sWorthy]

I have a few of these symptoms; hoarseness, lump in throat and always clearing throat. I made an appointment a few weeks back and finally saw a EN&T 3.31. He performed a laryngoscope although uncomfortable came out good no trace of cancer.

[@krisstrong5936]

You should look into Silent Reflux otherwise known as LPR. LPR doesn't effect the esophagus but is a form of reflux. symptoms are chronic throat clearing, dry cough, lump in throat. LPR targets the larynx instead of the esophagus and is not related AT ALL to GERD which can cause esophageal cancer. It can however cause cancer of the larynx. Its mostly treated by taking PPI and antacids together and adjusting how and when you eat.

[@TheTrujamaican]

Amen

[@natepike6147]

This took my father out in just over 5-weeks from his originally getting sick and not knowing what was happening to his death on Christmas Eve of 2021. If he had symptoms before he never let on, but that wasn’t like him. He basically starved to death as the cancer aggressively took over most of his vital organs. It was some of the most brutal shit I’ve ever seen.

[@debbiec6216]

Sometimes people doesn't know they have certain health issues .

[@ginaverdi6101]

Sorry about your father. My dad went the same way at71 years old! He smoked for 40 years of his life Even though he quit at the age of 40, He still was affected by the years he did smoke! I tell people don't even start!

[@BreezeWithAfrica]

How old was your Dad?

[@natepike6147]

@@BreezeWithAfrica 76.

[@BreezeWithAfrica]

@@natepike6147 Thank you for the reply! I’m 44 and the Doctors just said they are testing me for this. Just did my Endoscopy yesterday 3/15/2023, praying that it’s not my case.

[@Vng370]

I have acid reflux disease Gerd I take omeprazole to keep the acid form coming up in my throat I do have those symptoms of postnasal drip and clearing of the throat, I been on this medication for 5 years now! Should I get this esophagoscope?

[@blackstar1.280]

Traci Braxton was diagnosed with this cancer, and I'm interested what it is.

[@averyfisher9967]

It’s basically from smoking 🚬 obesity, poor diet, and reflux. Heartburn is the initial start of problem. I developed this situation about 4 months ago. It’s gotten better. No more spicy food for me. It’s awful…I believe coffee, soda, chocolate and foods that are hard to swallow are the initial cause of this situation. We have no idea what is in our food these days. Be sure to exercise, eat fruits and vegetables daily and stay away from foods that can cause gerd, reflux or heartburn

[@janayewill3883]

@@averyfisher9967 so sad

[@debbiec6216]

@@averyfisher9967 *I was always curious to know what IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM ....HEARTBURN I would be wrong .

[@bevhart4604]

Thank you.

[@babyboomer9560]

Elephant in room.... health professionals know about it and give knowing glances to each other... Oral sex. No one seems to talk about it

[@ingenunis5003]

Thank You