A case of advanced cervical esophageal cancer with liver cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus showing a complete response by radiation therapy after the operation for multiple esophageal cancers

We report a case of advanced cervical esophageal cancer with liver cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus that was successfully treated by radiotherapy after the operation for multiple esophageal cancers. The patient was a 69-year-old man with the diseases, who underwent the operation 6 years ago, and had been under a follow-up as an outpatient. Upper digestive tract endoscopic examination revealed an advanced cervical esophageal cancer. We performed radiotherapy because he had the diseases, furthermore his performance status was 2 (ECOG). The total irradiation was 59 Gy, and a complete reduction was obtained. Thirty months after the treatment, the patient shows no sign of recurrence. These results suggest that radiotherapy is an effective treatment for advanced esophageal cancer with a poor general condition.