A national study to assess outcomes of definitive chemoradiation regimens in proximal esophageal cancer.

Conclusion: Our study was unable to demonstrate a difference in OS between the CRT regimens, probably related to the relatively small sample size. Based on the superior safety profile, carboplatin and paclitaxel-based CRT regimens are preferred in patients with locally advanced proximal EC.
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Source: Acta Oncologica - April 21, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: de Vos-Geelen J, Hoebers FJP, Geurts SME, Hoeben A, de Greef BTA, Voncken FEM, Bogers JHA, Braam PM, Muijs CKT, de Jong MA, Kasperts N, Rozema T, Jeene PM, Blom GJ, van Dieren JM, Hulshof MCCM, van Laarhoven HWM, Grabsch HI, Lemmens VEPP, Tjan-Heijnen VCG Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research