Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers—with a 5-year survival rate of just 20%. In this eye-opening deep dive, we unpack the realities of this complex disease and how science is pushing back with innovative diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
- The difference between squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma
- Key risk factors including smoking, obesity, acid reflux, and Barrett’s esophagus
- Warning signs like difficulty swallowing and regurgitation
- How it’s diagnosed using tools like endoscopy, biopsy, and PET/CT scans
- Treatments from surgery and chemotherapy to immunotherapy and clinical trials
- Prevention tips—plus nutrition and lifestyle changes that matter
- The life-changing role of supportive and palliative care
Whether you or someone you love is facing esophageal cancer—or you just want to understand the risks—this episode equips you with clarity, context, and cutting-edge knowledge.
