They also line other organs such as the bladder, kidneys, and male and female reproductive tracts.
SCC in the esophagus is typically in the upper to the middle part of the esophagus.
However, some known risk factors may lead to the development of cancer.
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These include:
Can a Virus Cause Cancer?
Both DNA and RNA viruses have been shown to be capable of causing cancer in humans.
This includes:
Diagnosis
Cancer is oftendiagnosedwhile looking for the cause of a persons symptoms.
Imaging, such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or PET scan, may be done.
When abnormal areas are found on imaging, a biopsy is then ordered.
During a biopsy, tissue is taken from the abnormal area and sent to a laboratory for testing.
The testing will determine if the tissue is cancerous.
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