Radiotherapy for Carcinoma of the Esophagus： Progress of Treatment and Research in China

Carcinoma of the esophagus is a common malignancy in China. Radiotherapy is one of the most important modalities of treatment. This article provides a review of the natural history of this disease, the results of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer and the recent advances in radiation techniques in C...

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Published in:Clinical oncology and cancer research 2006, Vol.3 (5), p.305-314
Main Author: Jie Jiang Zefen Xiao Weibo Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
放射治疗
治疗方法
食管癌
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Summary:Carcinoma of the esophagus is a common malignancy in China. Radiotherapy is one of the most important modalities of treatment. This article provides a review of the natural history of this disease, the results of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer and the recent advances in radiation techniques in China. Significant progress has been made in this area of research and treatment. Combined treatment modalities and new therapies are being evaluated and may be expected to contribute to improved patient outcomes and better palliation of symptoms in the future.
ISSN:1674-5361
1868-324X