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Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Patient and Physician’s Perspective

Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Patient and Physician’s Perspective This article is co-authored by a patient with oesophageal adenocarcinoma and his physician, who performed oesophagectomy. The patient relates his pre-operative preparation and post-operative experience. The physician comments on the alarming increase in the incidence of this cancer, risk factors, and treatment. As illustrated by the patient’s report, the physician also discusses the importance of maintaining adequate nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and a positive psychological attitude. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Oncology and Therapy Springer Journals

Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Patient and Physician’s Perspective

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2017 by The Author(s)
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Internal Medicine
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2366-1070
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2366-1089
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10.1007/s40487-017-0044-4
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Abstract

This article is co-authored by a patient with oesophageal adenocarcinoma and his physician, who performed oesophagectomy. The patient relates his pre-operative preparation and post-operative experience. The physician comments on the alarming increase in the incidence of this cancer, risk factors, and treatment. As illustrated by the patient’s report, the physician also discusses the importance of maintaining adequate nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and a positive psychological attitude.

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Oncology and Therapy – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 19, 2017

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