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Diagnosed with ESSC (squamous cell carcinoma), scheduled for surgery

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 7, 2025 | Replies (13)
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Are they going to remove part of the esophagus. Scott

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samanthawamp | @samanthawamp | Jul 22, 2025

Hi Scott, yes the surgeon will remove part of the esophagus and the tumour but not all the tumour that is why it will be a salvage surgery. The surgeon will not cut close to the artery and windpipe .

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