What does esophagus cancer second stage mean

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Because for a long time appetite is always weak, and the body digestion speed is relatively slow, metabolism has been greatly affected. I went to the hospital to have a check. The doctor said that I had esophageal cancer. Next, I will tell you what stage II of esophageal cancer means.

What does esophagus cancer second stage mean

First: esophageal cancer stage II may be mid-term or late, generally for early esophageal cancer patients, the probability of cancer cell metastasis and diffusion is relatively small, but for mid-term esophageal cancer patients, the probability of metastasis and diffusion is relatively large, at this time patients should be treated in time, do not delay the disease.

Second: esophageal cancer is a common digestive tract tumor, about 300000 people die of esophageal cancer every year in the world. The incidence rate and mortality rate vary widely among countries. China is one of the high incidence areas of esophageal cancer in the world, with an average mortality of about 150000 people every year. Male is more than female, the age of onset is more than 40 years old. The typical symptom of esophageal cancer is progressive dysphagia, first difficult to swallow dry food, then semi liquid food, and finally water and saliva.

Third: the typical symptom of esophageal cancer is progressive dysphagia, first difficult to swallow dry food, then semi liquid food, and finally water and saliva can not swallow. Often spit mucoid sputum, saliva for the hypopharynx and esophageal secretions. The patient gradually became thin, dehydrated and weak. Persistent chest or back pain is an advanced symptom, and the cancer has invaded extra esophageal tissue. When the inflammatory edema caused by cancer obstruction subsides temporarily, or part of the cancer falls off, the symptoms of obstruction can be alleviated temporarily, which is often mistaken for improvement.

matters needing attention

In general, esophageal cancer stage II is when esophageal cancer develops to the mid-term stage, and patients in this stage will be particularly weak. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to supplement nutrition, eat some foods with high protein content properly, and drink some traditional Chinese medicine to improve immunity.