Publication: Esophageal cancer
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KU-Authors
KU Authors
Co-Authors
Topkan, Erkan
Liao, Zhongxing
Advisor
Publication Date
2016
Language
English
Type
Book Chapter
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Abstract
Esophageal carcinoma is lethal owing to its aggressive invasion at the site of the tumor and its high rate of distant metastasis (Siewert et al. Ann Oncol 5:1–7, 1994). Treatment of esophageal cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach that combines timely coordinated chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and esophagectomy. Surgery is the “gold standard” therapy for very early-stage esophageal cancer. Preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy is recommended as the standard treatment for patients with locally advanced disease and those eligible for surgery. Definitive chemoradiotherapy is the optimal standard for patients who cannot withstand surgery or some who have locally advanced disease. Radiotherapy also has a major role in palliation.
Description
Source:
Principles and Practice of Radiotherapy Techniques in Thoracic Malignancies
Publisher:
Springer
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Subject
Oncology