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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis of esophageal cancer is quite poor. Even in patients who undergo surgery with curative intent, the five year survival rate is only 25%. The prognosis is even more dismal in those who are not fit for surgery. | The prognosis of esophageal cancer is quite poor. Even in patients who undergo surgery with curative intent, the five year survival rate is only 25%. The prognosis is even more dismal in those who are not fit for surgery. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
The prognosis of esophageal cancer is quite poor. Even in patients who undergo surgery with curative intent, the five year survival rate is only 25%. The prognosis is even more dismal in those who are not fit for surgery.