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Esophageal Cancer

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Which type of cancer is the most common worldwide?

Squamous cell carcinoma (correct)
Barrett esophagus
Lung cancer
Adenocarcinoma

What is the 5-year survival rate for this cancer?

47.9%
63.2%
32.7%
18.4% (correct)

What is the median age of diagnosis for this cancer?

81 years old
67 years old (correct)
56 years old
72 years old

Which part of the esophagus does adenocarcinoma primarily affect?

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Which organs are the most common sites of visceral metastases for this cancer?

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Squamous cell carcinoma

A type of cancer that is the most common worldwide.

5-year survival rate for Squamous cell carcinoma

The percentage of patients who live at least 5 years after diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma.

Median age of diagnosis for Squamous cell carcinoma

The age at which half of the patients diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma are older, and half are younger.

Location of Adenocarcinoma in the esophagus

Lower part of the esophagus and the junction where the esophagus meets the stomach.

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Common Visceral Metastases Sites for Adenocarcinoma

The lungs and liver are common locations where this cancer spreads to distant organs.