Open AccessCuring patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer: an update on multimodality therapy
Author(s) -
McKian K. P.,
Miller R. C.,
Cassivi S. D.,
Jatoi A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
diseases of the esophagus
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.115
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-2050
pISSN - 1120-8694
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2006.00611.x
Subject(s) - medicine , multimodality , esophageal cancer , cancer therapy , cancer , world wide web , computer science
SUMMARY. Combining different treatment modalities – such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy – is often utilized to treat patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. However, it remains controversial how best to combine these modalities to provide patients with the greatest chance of cure. This review discusses recent studies in this field and outlines promising versus less promising therapeutic strategies.