Discussion on current problems of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
Gong Heyi, Li Baosheng
Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Institute, Ji′nan 250117, China
Abstract：Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy is the preferred treatment mode for the diagnosis and treatment of locally advanced operable esophageal carcinoma recommended by many guidelines. However, some problems remain to be further explored. In this article, current problems perplexing clinical practice were sorted out, aiming to provide constructive suggestions for the smooth development of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma in the future.
Gong Heyi,Li Baosheng. Discussion on current problems of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2021, 30(8): 759-763.
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