Advanced Alternative Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Stop feeling helpless – you still have options!
Esophageal cancer is relatively rare and is very deadly. In 2001, there were approximately 13,200 new cases of esophageal cancer diagnosed in the United States and nearly 13,000 deaths making esophageal cancer one of the most deadly of all cancers.
Cancers of the upper two thirds of the esophagus usually arise from squamous cells and are called squamous cells cancers. Cancers of the lower 
esophagus most often arise from columnar epithelium and are called adenocarcinomas. There has been a tremendous increase in the number of adenocarcinoma cases in the last two decades. Between 1/3 to 1/2 of all esophageal cancer diagnosis is due to adenocarcima. Barrett’s esophagus is a risk factor for adenocarcinoma.
Esophageal tumors usually lead to many symptoms including difficulty swallowing and pain. Small and localized tumors are treated surgically with the intent to be curative. Larger tumors usually are not operable and hence cannot be cured; their growth can still be delayed with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of the two. In some cases, chemotherapy and radiotherapy can render these larger tumors operable.
Outcomes of treatment for both squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus are very similar. The 5-year survival rate for all patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer is approximately 5%. This low survival rate is due to factors such as advanced age, the presence of local and distant spread of cancer at diagnosis, associated heart and lung disease and most patients have residual cancer remaining after primary treatment with surgical resection.
At Sunridge Medical, our highly-trained physicians are experts in providing an integrated approach to the treatment of esophageal cancer. Our treatment plans are individualized, even for patients with the same type of cancer, and involve both traditional and alternative medicines. We have integrated advanced, research-based alternative medicines with conventional therapies into a comprehensive, individualized treatment program that offers patients optimal success.
Our physicians have found that symptoms can frequently be improved and even reversed with our natural esophageal cancer treatments. We take a holistic approach to patient care and strive to not only treat the cancer, but also alleviate symptoms, increase quality of life and most importantly, address the underlying cause of the disease.
Even if standard treatments have reached their limits, patients with esophageal cancer still have treatment options.
For answers to your questions or to make an appointment, call us TODAY toll-free at (800) 923-7878 to speak with a Patient Care Representative. Let us help you get your life back.
