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Assessing Risk Factors For Esophageal Cancer, Mahadev Rao Dr
Assessing Risk Factors For Esophageal Cancer, Mahadev Rao Dr
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Theses and Dissertations
Background: Esophageal cancer (EC) stands the 6th most frequent cause of death due to cancer worldwide.It is mainly classified into mainly Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). The incidence extends from Eastern to Central Asia. Although there are advances in the management and treatment of EC patients, the generaloutcome is very poor. It is mainly because of the diagnosis during its advanced stages and due to the absence of early clinical symptoms. Therefore, it is an important health challenge .A clear picture regarding the risk factors and other patient demographics may help to improve the management of …