Tag: Cancer: Esophageal
Esophageal Cancer Risk Raised by Alcohol Intake, Obesity
Third of cases may be avoided if people maintain a healthy weight and limit alcohol consumption
PET Scans May Be Overused in Monitoring of Cancer Survivors
Study finds using costly test as first option for follow-up may not improve survival
ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 21-23
The ASCO 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 12th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 21 to...
ASCO: VTE Is Risk Factor for Recurrence in Esophageal Cancer
No significant difference in survival with VTE, but odds of recurrence are increased
ASCO: CRP Predicts Complications After Esophagectomy
CRP ≥4.0 mg/dL on post-op day 4 predicts serious infectious complications after esophageal cancer sx
More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Protect Against GI Cancer
Four-year study found survival doubled for GI cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day
Scope of Lymphadenectomy Not Tied to Esophageal CA Survival
Extent of lymphadenectomy during surgery for esophageal cancer doesn't influence 5-year survival
Novel Microendoscope Ups Accuracy of Esophageal Screening
Low-cost HRME ups accuracy of Lugol's chromoendoscopy for esophageal cancer
HPV-16 Tied to Improved Survival in Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Improved survival and treatment response for HPV-16 positive patients
Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 15-17
The 12th Annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 12th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 15 to...
