Epidemiology and Outcomes of Young-Onset Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: An Analysis from a Population-Based Database.

Don C CodipillyTarek SawasLovekirat DhaliwalMichele L JohnsonRamona LansingKenneth K WangCadman L LeggettDavid A KatzkaPrasad G Iyer

Published in: Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology (2020)

Patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma younger than 50 years present at more advanced stages with higher esophageal adenocarcinoma-specific mortality compared with older peers. Current diagnostic and management strategies for young-onset esophageal adenocarcinoma may need to be reevaluated.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
locally advanced
middle aged
risk factors
physical activity
emergency department
rectal cancer
cardiovascular events
radiation therapy
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
adverse drug