Esophagus cancer is very common in Tanzania and Kenya. Esophagus Cancer treatment depends on type and stage of cancer. Generally the esophagus cancer treatment requires multidisciplinary team of doctors. The Treatment of Esophagus cancer may require Cancer Surgery, Chemotherapy or Targeted Drug Therapy and Radiation Therapy. CMCS Health, the Best Medical Tourism Company offers Low-Cost Comprehensive Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophageal Cancer Patients with Best Doctors at Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals. 

Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Patients - Table of Contents

• Prevalence of Esophagus Cancer in Tanzania
• Prevalence of Esophagus Cancer in Kenya
• Risk Factors associated with Esophageal Cancer
• What are Signs and Symptoms of Esophagus Cancer?
• How Esophageal Cancer is diagnosed?
• What are the treatment oprtions for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophageal Cancer Patients?
• Who are the Best Doctors for Esophageal Cancer Treatment in India?
• Which are the top Hospitals in India for Esophageal Cancer Treatments?
• What is the Cost of Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India?
• How Can Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophageal Cancer Patients visit India?
• CMCS Health Assistance for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophageal Cancer Patients' treatment in India

How Common is Esophageal Cancer in Tanzania?

The second largest cancer affecting the Tanzanian Population is esophageal cancer. Tanzanian Male patients 55 years and older had a higher incidence of esophageal cancer than female and younger patients. Esophageal cancers are generally of two types: the squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus and the adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the esophagus accounts for almost 90% of all esophageal cancer in the Tanzanian Population. The central and eastern parts of Tanzania, especially Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, and Tanga, had a higher incidence of esophageal cancer than western regions. Esophageal cancer is the third common cancer in Tanzanian men and fourth most common cancer in Tanzanian women. 

Esophageal Cancer Treatment may require Oncology Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Unfortunately Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment in Tanzania is available at a very few selected centers like Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI). CMCS Health, the Leading Medical Tourism Company in Tanzania, assists Tanzanian Esophageal Cancer Patients' treatment at Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

Esophagus Cancer in Kenyan Population

Esophageal Cancer has high incidences among the Kenyan Population. Kenyans residing in western region of Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, and Kakamega counties have higer numbers of Esophageal Cancer Patients. Likewise, Kenyans residing in the Rift Valley region especially Baringo, Nakuru, Turkana, Narok, Kericho, Laikipia, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Bomet, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Samburu, and Kajiado counties are affected more with Esophagus Cancer. Most of the Kenyan Patients diagnosed with Esophagus Cancer reside in Kisumu, Kakamega, Kitale, Kissi, Eldoret and Nakuru cities of Kenya. It is surprising that Esophagus Cancer is diagnosed in Younger (less than 40 Years of age) kenyan Population. Low awareness, few diagnostic centers and even fewer treatment options ( Radiation Therapy) are the major hindrance in Esophageal Cancer Treatments for Kenyan Citizens. The Leading Medical Tourism Company in Kenya, CMCS Health, has assisted successful Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India for Kenyan Patients. 

Common Identified Risk Factors for Esophagus Cancers in Tanzanian and Kenyan Citizens

The identifies risk factors for Esophageal Cancers in Tanzanian and Kenyan Population are :

• Consumption of Grilled or Smoked  Red Meat
• Drinking very hot bewerages like Tea, Coffee, Uji and Mursik
• A history of Esophagus cancer in the family (Genetic Predisposition)

Signs and Symptoms of Esophagus Cancer in Tanzanian and Kenyan Citizens

Although the symptoms of Esophagus Cancer are barely noticeable in early stage, the following signs and Syptoms are observed in advanced stage of Esophagus Cancer in Tanzanian and Kenyan Citizens:

• Difficulty in Swallowing food
• Sudden and unexplained Weight Loss
• Hoarseness of voice
• Chest Pain
• Feeling of Nausea and Vomitting
• A cough that persists
• Pain in the bones, if the cancer has metastasized to bones
• Black stools due to bleeding from esophagus

These Symptoms can be associated with other health issues. Tanzanian and Kenyan Citizens who are at high risk of Esophagus Cancer experiencing the above symptoms must see medical attention for diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer.

Dignosis of Esophagus Cancer in Tanzanian and Kenyan Population

Accurate Diagnosis and correct Staging assists in successful Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophagus Cancer Patients. On Complaint of symptoms associated with Esophageal Cancer, the attending Doctors will recommend following Tests and Investigations for confirmation of the cancer and the Stage of Esophagus Cancer:

Barium enhanced Imaging tests for Diagnosing Esophagus Cancer

An Imaging test done after drinking Barium Liquid illuminate the food canal on an imaging test. It can show changes in the esophagus, and any growth that could be cancerous. Any abnormality may make the attending doctor to recommend an Upper Endoscopy for confirmation of the esphageal cancer.

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)  for Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

The Gastroenterlogy Doctor may perform an Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) to look at the esophagus with an endoscope for diagnosing the Esophagus Cancer. 

Endoscopic Biopsy for Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer 

A more confirmatory test for diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer in Tanzanian and Kenyan Patients is Endoscopic Biopsy where small tissues are taken for the pathological assessment of the esophageal tissues.

Imaging tests for diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer

Imaging Tests like CT-Scans, MRI and PET-CT are also recommended for Staging of the Esophageal Cancer. These Imaging tests indicate the spread and extent of the Esophagus Cancer and Assists the Cancer Specialist Doctors in deciding about Esophageal Cancer Treatment in India for Tanzanain and Kenyan Patients.

Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Patients

CMCS Health, the Best Medical Tourism Company in India has partnered with the Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India for Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Cancer Patients. Treatment of Esophageal Cancer Depends on the Type and Stage of the Cancer.

Early Stage Esophageal Cancer Treatment in India

Surgery is the Best Treatment Option for early Stage Esophagus Cancer. The Treating Cancer Specialists may combine Chemotherapy or Radiation therapy along with surgery for eliminating the recurrence ( Cancer Coming Back) risk.  The Type of Esophagus Cancer Surgery performed by best Indian Oncology Surgeons are:

Endoscopic Submucosal Dessection (ESD) in India

For very early stage Esophageal Cancer, the Oncology Surgeon may Perform Endoscopic Submucosal Dessection. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a minimally invasive procedure performed by an extensively trained Interventional gastroenterologist. The Doctor uses a flexible, tube-like tool called an endoscope to remove precancerous and cancerous areas in the Esophagus. These Esophageal tumors can be very close to muscle tissue and can be difficult to remove completely with other methods. Endoscopic submucosal dissection may be a more effective option than endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for removing esophageal tumors, especially those without clear borders or those too large to remove in one piece by other methods. Using ESD in these cases can help minimize the risk of cancer spreading.

Esophagectomy or Esophagus Cancer Surgery in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophagus Cancer Patients

For esophagus cancers that are localized and have not spread (metastatic), the Oncology Sugeon may remove part or the whole esophagus ( the food pipe connecting mouth with stomach). It is an extensive cancer surgery that involves removing the esophageal cancer and reconstructing the digestive tract. The surgery may be performed either after the chemotherapy for removing the size of esophageal tumor, or chemotherapy may be given after the surgery. We are associated with the best Oncology Surgeons in India for esophagus cancer surgery of Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophagus cancer patients.

Chemotherapy in India for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophagus Cancer Patients

Chemotherapy is the mainstay of Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophageal cancer patients. Chemotherapy can be given prior to Esophagus Cancer Surgery to shrink the size of tumor and reduce the need for extensive cancer surgery. Chemotherapy prior to esophagectomy is called Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy may also be commended after the Esophagus cancer surgery to kill any cancererous cells that have escaped surgery, and to avoid any recurrence of the disease. Chemotherapy after the Esophaguc Cancer Surgery is called Adjuvant Chemotherpy. Paliative Chemotherapy is recommended for advanced or metastatic Esophageal Cancer when the disease can not be cured but to reduce the symptoms and provide a better quality of life. CMCS Health, the leading medical Tourism company in Tanzania and Kenya has partnered with the best Medical Oncologists in India for Providing cost-effective Chemotherapy for Tanzanian and Kenyan Esophageal Cancer Patients.

Targeted Drug and Immunotherapy for Esophagus Cancer Treatment in India