FEATURED Medical education topic: Esophageal Cancer

It is estimated that in 2025, about 22,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will be diagnosed, and about 16,250 will die from esophageal cancer in the United States. Esophageal cancer is more common in men than in women, and risk factors include tobacco and alcohol use, GERD and Barrett’s esophagus. Proper diagnosis and treatment of GERD and Barrett’s esophagus can help reduce the risk of these patients developing esophageal cancer. 

Proposed Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learners will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the epidemiology and biology of esophageal cancer
• Identify the criteria for staging the disease
• Describe the treatment opportunities available
• Examine and utilize new surgical techniques

If your medical staff needs an update on esophageal cancer, consider contacting our office to book a speaker at 877-505-4777 or info@speakersnetwork.com.

References:

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/esophagus-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/esophagus-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/heartburns-hidden-cancer-risk