Can esophagogastric junction cancer be cured?
Disease description:
I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with esophagogastric junction cancer. I would like to ask the doctor whether esophagogastric junction cancer can be cured.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment outcomes for esophagogastric junction cancer mainly depend on the cancer stage and the patient's overall health status. The specific treatment effectiveness is as follows:
1. Cancer Stage: When detected early and treated with radical surgery combined with adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy, there is a higher cure rate. For patients with locally advanced or metastatic esophagogastric junction cancer, although cure is more challenging, comprehensive treatment can help control the disease, prolong survival, and improve quality of life. In recent years, the application of novel therapies such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy has also brought new hope to patients with esophagogastric junction cancer.
2. Patient's Overall Health Status: Factors such as the patient's age, nutritional status, and cardiopulmonary function can all affect treatment outcomes and prognosis. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation is necessary before treatment to ensure the patient can tolerate the treatment.
3. Treatment Plan: Current treatment methods for esophagogastric junction cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc. Treatment plans need to be tailored according to the individual patient's circumstances to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
