Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Harmon Killebrew announces he's got esophageal cancer

Killebrew, a member of baseball’s Hall of Fame, has announced that he is suffering from esophageal cancer. About 15,000 individuals are killed by esophageal cancer every year, accounts the American Cancer Society – and men are 3 to four times more likely to contract the disease than women. This is something that Killebrew cannot use a payday loan to fix, he just has to hope for the best with treatment that is available.Article resource – Harmon Killebrew announces he has esophageal cancer by MoneyBlogNewz.

Will esophageal cancer strike ‘Killer’ out?

Northwest Cable News accounts that Harmon Kilebrew who’s 74 announced that he’s got esophageal cancer on Thursday. With esophageal cancer, the survival rate is much higher than other cancers. Still, he is preparing for a battle as the previous Washington Senator and Minnesota Twins slugger. He could be treated by doctors at a branch of the Mayo Clinic, one of the most experienced medical centers worldwide when it comes to the treatment of esophageal cancer.

“While my condition is very serious,” said Killebrew in a statement, “I have confidence in my doctors and the medical staff, and I anticipate a full recovery.”

From the state of Idaho came Harmon “Killer” Killebrew as one of the best ID athletes. In fact, he was 11th all time with his record of 573 home runs while nevertheless playing major baseball. When playing he played for the Washington Senators (1954 to 1960, the Minnesota Twins (1961-1974 and also for the KS City Royals last (1975). Despite the inflation of home run statistics following baseball’s steroid era (mid-1990s through early 2000s), Harmon Killebrew’s home run stats stand the test of time.

All about esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer happens within the esophagus according to the Mayo Clinic. This is how food gets to your stomach from your throat. Anywhere on the esophagus can be where the esophageal cancer ends up going. Typically the cells on the inside of the esophagus are the ones affected though. There is one common place that esophageal cancer is typically found within the U.S. This is the part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach.

The cancer has progressed more than it ought to if you start to see esophageal cancer symptoms. This is what the American Cancer Society reports. Difficulty swallowing, chest pain, weight loss, frequent choking and various forms of pain are among noticeable symptoms. Treatments typically consist of radiation therapy, surgery or chemotherapy.

Information from

American Cancer Society

cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@nho/documents/document/esophagealcancerpdf.pdf

May Clinic

mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-cancer/DS00500

Northwest Cable News

nwcn.com/sports/Pride-of-Payette-Harmon-Killebrew-has-cancer-112671059.html

Harmonic history

youtube.com/watch?v=hffB9um2Q8g



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