Esophageal Cancer

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Staging


The staging system for esophageal cancer conforms with the Tumor, Node, Metastasis System of the American Joint Committee on Cancer.



Stages of the tumor:
T1: The tumor is only in lining of the esophagus.
T2: The tumor has moved into the layer of muscles in the esophageal wall.
T3: The tumor has advanced through the entire esophageal wall.
T4: The tumor has affected nearby tissues.


Stages of spread to lymphatic system:

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