Esophageal cancer is the ninth most common cancer and the sixth most common cause of cancer death in the UK, and is one of the most prevalent cancers in China. The clinical methods to diagnose esophageal cancer mainly rely on tests such as barium swallow X-ray esophagogram and fiberoptic esophagoscopy. So how much does esophageal cancer examination cost? This is a question that many people are concerned about before having the examination.
Barium swallow X-ray esophagogram
Barium meal fluoroscopy is mainly used to take gastroscopic pictures. Before the patient undergoes gastroscopy, barium meal is ingested, which will not dissolve in stomach acid containing hydrochloric acid and thus can stick to the stomach wall as successfully as the ingested food. Areas with ulcers in the stomach wall
The barium meal does not dissolve in the hydrochloric acid and thus can be successfully adhered to the stomach wall like ingested food. When x-ray is taken of the stomach, the barium meal will leave a shadow on the photograph because the x-ray cannot pass through the barium sulfate solid, and the part that does not leave a shadow is the lesion site.
Price: According to the specific regions, each hospital and each machine model, the specific price will not be exactly the same, general gastrointestinal price is generally in 40-100 yuan, digital gastrointestinal is generally between 100-200 yuan, the best to the local hospital specific consultation. However, if you are unwell, have difficulty in swallowing, weakness, dehydration and other symptoms, go to the hospital as soon as possible for the next examination.
Fiberoptic esophagoscopy
Fiberoptic laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy are collectively known as fiberoptic endoscopy, among which fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy, bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy are commonly used in otorhinolaryngology.
Price: Depending on each region, each hospital and each machine model, the specific price will not be exactly the same, usually 150-200 RMB.
Generally, esophageal cancer needs to be determined by comprehensive examination results, so the general cost of esophageal cancer diagnosis is about 500-1000 RMB.
In fact, the cost of examination is not the key point, but the high cost of treatment and poor prognosis, which not only affects patients’ life and financial pressure, but more importantly, the survival rate is very low. Therefore, early screening of esophageal cancer is the main means to fight against esophageal cancer in advance, and prevention is the period.
Genetic Testing
Gene is a functional fragment on DNA molecule, which is the basic unit of genetic information and the most fundamental factor to determine all biological species; gene determines the birth, aging, sickness and death of human beings, which is the cause of health, beauty and longevity, and is the manipulator and regulator of life. Therefore, where there is life, there are genes. The existence and decay of all life are determined by genes, including your looks, height, weight, skin color, personality, etc. are inseparable from genes.
It is suggested that the following high risk groups of esophageal cancer can be genetically tested in advance
1.People who have long-term digestive system symptoms;
2.People who have chronic esophagitis;
3.People with family history of esophageal cancer;
4.People with long-term poor dietary habits, frequent smoking and alcohol abuse, and frequent eating of pickled and smoked food;
5.People who suffer from esophagitis.