TCF Plus Radiochemotherapy Versus Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy Versus Flot Perioperative Chemotherapy in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: The Results of a Three-Cohort, Multi-Centric Comparison: The A4 Study.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Recent randomized evidence suggests that stage II-IV non metastatic esophageal adenocarcinoma is best managed with perioperative chemotherapy (CHT) and surgery. Intensification of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiochemotherapy are proposed before surgery in high-volume centers with the aim of increasing both systemic and locoregional control. However, few data comparing intensified RTCHT, CHT plus RTCHT and perioperative CHT with FLOT in real-life scenarios are available. Methods: This is a multicenter, retrospective series, including three cohorts of patients treated for esophageal adenocarcinoma: Cohort A: nRTCHT; Cohort B: TCF plus RTCHT, defined as triplet chemotherapy followed by dose-reduced triplet therapy + RT; Cohort C: perioperative chemotherapy with F

SUBMITTER: Bonu ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12467824 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature