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Esophageal Cancer Outlook
What to expect with esophageal cancer:
  • Cure for esophageal cancer is rare because the cancer usually has spread before it is detected.
  • Success is dependent on how early the disease can be detected and if the tumor remains localized to the esophagus.
  • Only about 5 percent of people survive longer than 5 years after the diagnosis is made.
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Last Updated: Apr 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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