Esophageal Cancer | Tumor

CURE’s esophageal cancer page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of esophageal cancer Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight into the latest treatments and research in esophageal cancer.

The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Outcomes

April 12th 2024, 5:00pm

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I've found that nutrition and healthy foods play an important role during cancer.

Different Esophageal Cancer Surgery Types Have Similar Outcomes

April 10th 2024, 7:00pm

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There is no difference in recovery, complication or cost between the two most common surgical approaches for esophageal cancer.

To Be a Caregiver for My Husband

April 5th 2024, 1:00pm

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When I was my husband's caregiver, I tried to make things comfortable, but I'm not sure if the drugs and bedpans could ever make it right.

Patients With Esophageal Cancer Have ‘More Options’ With Tevimbra

March 27th 2024, 7:00pm

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The GI cancer space has “made huge strides” in recent years, which opened more options for patients with a type of esophageal cancer, an expert said.

FDA Approves Tevimbra for Unresectable, Metastatic Esophageal Cancer

March 14th 2024, 10:42pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Tevimbra for pretreated metastatic or unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Celebrating the Holidays as a Patient, Survivor and Caregiver

January 12th 2024, 6:00pm

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This past holiday season made me realize that I feel a strong sense of fulfillment as a cancer survivor and caregiver.

Novel Combo May Improve Survival in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

July 7th 2023, 9:00pm

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Simultaneous administration of the novel oral S-1 chemotherapy and SIB-RT could improve survival rates for patients aged 70 and older with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).

FDA Places Partial Hold on Trial Evaluating BLU-222 in Advanced Solid Cancers

February 14th 2023, 2:00pm

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The hold has been placed due to visual side effects in a number of patients with solid tumors.

Better Quality of Life Reported with Minimally Invasive Esophageal Cancer Treatment

January 23rd 2023, 10:00pm

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Patients who underwent minimally invasive treatment tended to have better quality-of-life outcomes than those who had a full esophagus removal, though there were risk factors for long-term outcomes that should be considered.

Trial to Investigate if a Novel Drug Can Foster Keytruda Effectiveness in Solid Cancers

October 11th 2022, 9:00pm

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NC410 plus Keytruda will be studied in a phase 1b/2 trial for patients with certain solid cancers that either did not respond to or have not been treated with an immunotherapy agent.