Multimodality therapy for cancers of the esophagus and gastric cardia

Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2004 Feb;4(1):141-50. doi: 10.1586/14737140.4.1.141.

Abstract

The role of multimodal treatment in the management of esophageal cancer is controversial. There are conflicting results from studies on the effect of neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment on long-term survival. Following a search of the Medline database, the authors examine the results of randomized studies on the various treatment protocols available and discuss future therapeutic improvements.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
  • Cardia*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Stomach Neoplasms / therapy*