5 Questions
Which type of cancer is the most common worldwide?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is the 5-year survival rate for this cancer?
18.4%
What is the median age of diagnosis for this cancer?
67 years old
Which part of the esophagus does adenocarcinoma primarily affect?
Lower esophagus and gastroesophageal junction
Which organs are the most common sites of visceral metastases for this cancer?
Lungs and liver
Test your knowledge on the epidemiology, types, and risk factors of esophageal cancer, the 8th most common cancer worldwide and the 6th leading cause of cancer deaths. Learn about the median age of diagnosis, survival rates, and the most common types of esophageal cancer in different regions. Explore the impact of risk factors such as barium upper GI studies on the pathology of esophageal cancer.
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