Prognostic Significance of Stratification Using Pathological Stage and Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

CONCLUSIONS: The histological response influenced the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent esophagectomy after NAC, even within groups stratified by pathologic stage. The current risk stratification system will contribute to selecting appropriate candidates for adjuvant therapy.PMID:34142294 | DOI:10.1245/s10434-021-10221-9

Source: Ann Oncol - June 18, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Satoru Matsuda Hirofumi Kawakubo Akihiko Okamura Keita Takahashi Tasuku Toihata Ryo Takemura Shuhei Mayanagi Hiroya Takeuchi Masayuki Watanabe Yuko Kitagawa Source Type: research