Christopher Hitchens suffered from esophageal cancer

• April 23, 2024

The journalist of British origin Christopher Hitchens , who made the United States his home and supported the invasion of Iraq in 2003, died at age 62, due to a pneumonia , complicated with the esophagus cancer I suffered.

According to information from excelsior.com.mx, the intellectual defender of atheism, was addicted to alcohol and to tobacco . Since 2011, he underwent a treatment of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with this type of neoplasia .

What is esophageal cancer?

The esophagus cancer It is a malignant tumor that develops in the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Neoplasia occurs more frequently in men older than 50 years.

The following video explains the types of esophagus cancer that exist, as well as their treatment:

Among the symptoms generated by this condition are:

1. Regurgitation
2. Chest pain
3. Difficulty swallowing solids or liquids
4. Gastric acidity
5. Vomiting of blood
6. waste of weight

According to the specialists, the esophageal cancer It is related to the smoking , the consumption of alcohol and the obesity ; In addition, the Barrett's syndrome (complication of gastroesophageal reflux) increases the risk of contracting disease .

Remember to have healthy habits to prevent any disease ; however, you can take a diet balanced, avoid smoking and alcohol consumption, or failing, decreases these addictions. And you, how do you take care of yourself to avoid getting sick?

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Video Medicine: Christopher Hitchens oesophageal cancer on BBC with Paxman (April 2024).