Progress report of combined chemoradiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in patients with esophageal cancer: an intergroup study.

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Authors

Muhyi Al‐Sarraf · Providence Hospital

Karen Martz

Abstract

We conclude that cisplatin and 5FU infusion given during and post-RT of 50 Gy is statistically superior to standard 64-Gy RT alone in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal and GI Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 277-284

DOI: 10.1200/jco.1997.15.1.277

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