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The Role of Induction Therapy for Esophageal Cancer.

Authors :
Berry MF
Source :
Thoracic surgery clinics [Thorac Surg Clin] 2016 Aug; Vol. 26 (3), pp. 295-304.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Survival of esophageal cancer generally is poor but has been improving. Induction chemoradiation is recommended before esophagectomy for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma. Both induction chemotherapy and induction chemoradiation are found to be beneficial for locally advanced adenocarcinoma. Although a clear advantage of either strategy has not yet been demonstrated, consensus-based guidelines recommend induction chemoradiation for locally advanced adenocarcinoma.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-5069
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Thoracic surgery clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27427524
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2016.04.006