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  2. www.hoag.org › specialties-services › cancerHoag Family Cancer Institute

    As a top choice in Orange County, Hoag Family Cancer Institute treats many types of cancers. Our world-class teams subspecialize in specific cancer types and work shoulder to shoulder to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.

  3. www.hoag.org › esophageal-cancer › treatment-optionsEsophageal Cancer Treatment | Hoag Family Cancer Institute

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    • The Most Advanced Treatment Options Are Now Available in Orange County!
    Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy
    Minimally Invasive Vagal Sparing Esophagectomy
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    The most recommended treatment for esophageal cancer is complete surgical resection of the esophagus, which is called an esophagectomy. However, in some cases, other more conservative surgical approaches are employed with the goal of preserving as much healthy esophageal tissue as possible. At Hoag, our academic-level team of esophageal experts car...

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    A transhiatal esophagectomy involves removing the esophagus and surrounding lymph nodes completely from the abdomen and reconstructing it using the gastric tube, which is connected to healthy esophagus in the neck. For this procedure, a chest incision is not required. In addition, the esophageal experts at Hoag perform this procedure laparoscopical...

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    A vagal sparing esophagectomy involves stripping out the lining of the esophagus and leaving behind the muscular tube. It differs from other esophageal surgery because it preserves the vagus nerves. These nerves are important for normal stomach function, as these nerves allow the stomach to empty properly. For this procedure, a chest incision is no...

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    The most aggressive treatment of esophageal cancer is the en bloc esophagectomy. The philosophy behind this operation is to not only remove the esophagus, but also to remove as much of the lymph node tissue surrounding the esophagus as possible, in order to remove all potential regional sites of tumor spread and thereby maximize the chances of cure...

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    Hoag provides a full array of innovative non-surgical treatment options, including: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and Ablation Procedures For very early cancers that are limited to the superficial layer of the esophagus, endoscopic technology has emerged to treat the cancer and preserve the esophagus. This includes the use of endoscopic mucosa...

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    Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. The drugs enter the bloodstream and travel through the body killing mostly cancer cells, but also some healthy cells. Chemotherapy may be used after surgery (often along with radiation therapy) to try to lower the risk of cancer recurrence. Or it may be used before surgery for borderline resect...

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    Radiation therapy uses radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy may be used after surgery (often along with chemotherapy) to try to lower the risk of cancer recurrence. Or it may be used in select cases to help control metastases that are too large to be treated effectively with surgery alone, or in cases where surgery is...

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    When it comes to seeking out the most advanced academic-level gastroesophageal care, there is no longer any need to travel long distances. Hoag offers the latest in state-of-the-art diagnosis and leading-edge treatment options that may not be readily available at other centers, including participation in clinical trials that helps to bring advanced...

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  4. www.hoag.org › head-neck-cancer › treatment-optionsHead & Neck Cancer Treatment | Hoag Family Cancer Institute

    Hoag Radiation Oncology offers advanced therapies to effectively treat head and neck cancer. One therapy that is often used in the treatment of head and neck cancer is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).

  5. www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org › hoag-familyHoag Family Cancer Institute

    Hoag Family Cancer Institute is driven by one goal – provide the world-class cancer care that every patient deserves without having to leave the community to get it. To us, world-class means direct access to advanced therapies based on the newest cancer science – including those in the earliest phases of clinical testing – before they ...

  6. www.cancer.org › cancer › managing-cancerUnderstanding Your Options and Making Treatment Decisions

    When making cancer treatment choices, it's important that you know your options, talk about the details with your cancer care team, learn as much as you can, and make decisions together with your doctor.

  7. www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org › hoag-first-inHoag Is First in the World to Offer Two New Prostate Cancer ...

    As the first site in the world to enroll patients in two new clinical trials for prostate cancer staging and screening, Hoag is poised to redefine the standard of care worldwide thanks to support from philanthropy.

  8. www.latimes.com › socal › daily-pilotHoag trial spells hope for patients battling aggressive form ...

    Oct 20, 2021 · It combines low-dose chemotherapy and immunotherapy with the introduction of “natural killer” stem cells, designed to attack and kill cancer, in patients with metastatic triple-negative...