Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus: neoadjuvant chemoradiation and radical surgery

ConclusionNeoadjuvant CRT in patients with AC of the oesophagus followed by thoracoabdominal surgery is a locally very effective concept. A significant tumour regression in almost 75% of the patients may stimulate prospective trials on the omission of radical surgery for some elderly patients. Due to a high rate of distant metastases further investigations in terms of effective systemic therapy may be warranted.

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Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - June 5, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research