Palliative radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy in stage IVA/B esophageal cancer patients with dysphagia.

Terufumi KawamotoKeiji NiheiKeisuke SasaiKatsuyuki Karasawa

Published in: International journal of clinical oncology (2018)

Palliative RT and CRT are effective treatment options for ESCC patients with dysphagia. Craniocaudal tumor length < 6 cm, tumor circumference < 3/4, and CRT of 40 Gy in 20 fractions may improve dysphagia. CRT of 40 Gy in 20 fractions may improve NSFS.

Keyphrases

cardiac resynchronization therapy
locally advanced
palliative care
early stage
body mass index
rectal cancer
advanced cancer
left ventricular
radiation therapy
heart failure
physical activity