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. 2009 Sep;3(5 Supplement 2):S53-7.

Accomplishments in 2008 in the management of esophageal cancer

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Accomplishments in 2008 in the management of esophageal cancer

Gary Y Yang et al. Gastrointest Cancer Res. 2009 Sep.

Abstract

Overview of the Disease ProcessIncidencePrognostic or Predictive FactorsCurrent General Therapy StandardsSurgeryCombined Treatment ModalitiesAccomplishments in 2008TherapyBiomarkers & Basic ScienceWhat Needs to be DoneApplications of the AccomplishmentsControversies and DisagreementsSpecial PopulationsFuture DirectionsComments on ResearchObstacles to Progress.

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