Potentially Curable Cancers of the Esophagus and Stomach.

ABSTRACT: Gastric and gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas continue to be a major health burden globally and collectively represent the third leading cause of cancer death. Among patients with metastatic disease, most die of their cancer because of the limited number of modestly effective treatment regimens available today. The progress against these cancers has been slow compared with many other solid tumors despite many attempts. In-depth molecular profiling has also not been completed. Even when these cancers are localized, they impose considerable challenges for the patient, relatives, and treatment team alike. Localized gastric or gastroesophageal cancer is best managed with a multidisciplinary approach. This review focuses on the management of localized cancers by reviewing the current literature

SUBMITTER: Elimova E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5712474 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature