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Oesophageal cancer: Difference between revisions

Created page with "There are two major types of oesophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Both type typically affect elderly men. Oesophageal adenocarcinoma evolves from the Barrett-mucosa and is the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the Western world. Its incidence is rising. It’s usually found in the lower part of the oesophagus. Oesophageal SCC is more common in developing countries, and the most common type overall. It’s usually found in the middle an..."
(Created page with "There are two major types of oesophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Both type typically affect elderly men. Oesophageal adenocarcinoma evolves from the Barrett-mucosa and is the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the Western world. Its incidence is rising. It’s usually found in the lower part of the oesophagus. Oesophageal SCC is more common in developing countries, and the most common type overall. It’s usually found in the middle an...")
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