[The role of radiation therapy in the management of esophageal cancer: an analysis on surgically resected cases].

نویسندگان

  • A Okazaki
  • M Matsuura
  • A Saito
  • S Shin
  • S Takasu
چکیده

BACKGROUND: Esophageal cancer is a challenging clinical problem with an estimated 12,300 new cases diagnosed in 1998. METHODS: A detailed review of pertinent literature is used to describe the epidemiology and management of this disease. RESULTS: Radiation therapy remains an important cornerstone of therapy. In combination with chemotherapy and/or surgery, radiation therapy may offer an improved therapeutic outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Radiation therapy remains an important therapy in the treatment of esophageal cancer.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center

دوره 6 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1988