The Role of Brachytherapy Alone and in Combined Treatment of Esophageal Cancer—A Review

The Role of Brachytherapy Alone and in Combined Treatment of Esophageal Cancer—A Review

Every year, over 600,000 new cases of esophageal cancer are registered worldwide. Treatment depends on the stage of the disease. In the early stages, surgical treatment is the basis (T1–T2 lesion < 3 cm, N0M0), while in more advanced stages, surgical treatment is preceded by radiochemotherapy or...

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Main Authors: Paweł Cisek, Aleksander Strąk, Paulina Stachyra-Strawa, Andrzej Majdan, Ludmiła Grzybowska-Szatkowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
esophageal cancer
brachytherapy
EBRT
abscopal effect
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/7/2840

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