Diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Spread to lungs, kidneys. His condition? Suggestions?
Patient: My dad just received a call from his doctor and he didn't ask any questions nor does he quite understand.  He found out on Friday from a biopsy that he has esophageal cancer.  He had a CT scan this morning and the doctor called and told him it's spread to his lungs and kidneys, but he doesn't know how much, what stage, or anything.  In fact, he thinks it's only a little on his lungs.  This is bad, isn't it? Doctor: Hi, Spread of oesophageal cancer to kidney is a rare possibility. Anyway as the disease has already spread to lungs the prognosis is not so good. This is at stage IV . Chemotherapy is the option right now. In case there is oesophageal stricture palliative radiation by brachytherapy can be given. Consult your treating oncologist.