Question Title: Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer! HELP!!!!!

Thank you,
Lynn

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Dear Lynn,
It is very important to obtain the pathology from the endoscopy. If your mother has an ulcer at the lower esophagus, she may have a benign condition i.e. reflux disease or Barrett's esophagus. However, if it turns out that the ulcer is cancer, your mother will need an endoscopic ultrasound of the esophagus and possibly a CT scan of the chest to stage the degree of spread. Depending on the findings surgery may be attempted. If resection is not feasible, then chemotherapy and radiation are offered.

If your mother has acid-induced reflux, therapy is directed towards inhibition of acid secretion.

This response is offered for your general information and should not replace the conclusions drawn from a careful and complete evaluation by your physician.

If you want, we would be happy to see you in the Division of Gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital, in order to review the records and perform the necessary investigations. You can arrange an appointment with Dr. Fogel, one of our experts in the treatment of esophageal disease. He can be reached by calling the Henry Ford Physician Referral Line at (800) 653-6568.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: esophageal ulcer, esophageal cancer, endoscopic ultrasound
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