Surgery (oesophagectomy):
Removal of part or all of the oesophagus, often combined with reconstruction using part of the stomach or intestine.
Supportive Care for Every Step of Your Oesophageal Cancer Treatment
From your first decision to your last session, experience care that's truly holistic
About Oesophageal Cancer
A diagnosis brings a hundred questions at once. Let’s start with the basics.
Oesophageal cancer develops in the oesophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It mainly occurs as two types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, and which one you have often depends on where in the oesophagus it started and your individual risk factors. It’s a fairly significant cancer burden in parts of India, particularly linked to tobacco and alcohol use, as well as chronic acid reflux.
The good news is that oesophageal cancer is treatable at every stage, and combining treatments like chemoradiation with surgery has meaningfully improved outcomes over the past decade. Understanding your specific diagnosis, the type, the stage, and what your oncologist has recommended, is the first step to feeling more in control of what comes next.
Understanding Conventional Cancer Treatments
Your oncologist has likely already spoken to you about surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, depending on your specific case. It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed by everything on that list.
Chemoradiation:
Combined chemotherapy and radiation, frequently given before surgery to shrink the tumour, or as the primary treatment when surgery isn't an option.
Chemotherapy:
Medication used before or after surgery, or for cancer that has spread beyond the oesophagus.
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy:
Newer drug options used for specific tumour types, particularly in advanced or recurrent disease.
Endoscopic treatments:
Minimally invasive procedures used for very early-stage tumours confined to the inner lining.
How Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) Supports You
This is where Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) fits in, not instead of your treatment, but alongside it. A herbal-based integrative treatment developed by Dr. Tarang Krishna, it works by helping protect healthy cells during treatment, supporting the immune system, and supporting the body’s liver detoxification pathways, so your body is better equipped to handle chemotherapy or radiation without needing dose reductions.
Oesophageal and gastroesophageal cancers have become an active area of immune-based cancer research, with checkpoint inhibitors now being studied and used in combination with chemotherapy for a growing number of patients. This is part of why immune-focused supportive care has a growing role in oesophageal cancer treatment plans.
Building baseline immune strength before chemoradiation or surgery begins, so your body is better prepared for what's ahead.
Types of Oesophageal Cancer
Not all oesophageal cancers are the same, and understanding your specific type helps make sense of your treatment plan.
- Squamous cell carcinoma: Develops in the flat cells lining the upper and middle oesophagus, often linked to tobacco and alcohol use.
- Adenocarcinoma: Develops in the glandular cells, usually in the lower oesophagus, often linked to chronic acid reflux and Barrett’s oesophagus.
Your Journey With Cancer Healer Center
Here’s exactly what happens from your first conversation with us to ongoing support during treatment.
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Initial Consultation:
We talk through your diagnosis, reports, and current or planned treatment.
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Comprehensive Assessment:
Understanding your specific case, stage, and treatment stage.
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Personalised Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) Plan:
Built around what you're already undergoing or about to start.
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Active Monitoring & Adaptation:
Your plan adjusts as your treatment progresses.
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Dedicated Coordinator:
One point of contact throughout
Why Choose Cancer Healer Center
Meet Dr. Tarang Krishna, MD - Cancer Healer Center
Dr. Tarang Krishna has spent over two decades developing and refining Cancer Healer Therapy, working with a multidisciplinary team across 30+ centres in India.
His work has been recognised for innovative cancer care and brings a coordinated, supportive approach to every patient journey.
Patient Experiences
Stories Shared by Patients and Families
Every cancer journey is personal. Read experiences shared by patients and families about the consultations, communication, follow-up and support they received at Cancer Healer Center.
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Pancreatic CancerI'm incredibly grateful to the team at Cancer Healer Center! 🌟 Their compassionate approach, cutting-edge treatments, and personalized care made all the difference in my uncle's journey. The doctors and staff were supportive, transparent, and truly invested in my well-being. Thanks to their expertise, I'm on the road to recovery.
ASAshish SinhaChandigarh- Blood Cancer
Cancer Healer Center is one of the best cancer treatment clinic in Chandigarh. The staff is compassionate, the doctors explain everything clearly, and the environment is very comforting for patients and families. Their unique treatment approach focuses on strengthening immunity along with medical support. I have deep respect for the entire team, and I’m extremely satisfied with the care and professionalism here.
AWAbhishek WaliaChandigarh I visited Cancer Healer Center at Juhu. I had a very good experience regarding my patient doubts. The doctor professionally explained all my concerns and clarified all the reports clearly. The staff was also polite and supportive. Highly recommend this center.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Squamous cell carcinoma typically develops in the upper and middle oesophagus and is linked to tobacco and alcohol use, while adenocarcinoma usually develops in the lower oesophagus and is linked to chronic acid reflux.