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.

Understanding Esophageal Cancer: Early Signs, Risks and Key Insights

April 16th 2025, 1:00pm

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Dr. Nataliya Uboha sat down to discuss the early warning signs of esophageal cancer, as well as important key takeaways for those with the disease.

Early Detection and Screening is Key for Esophageal Cancer

April 9th 2025, 8:29pm

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Because the five-year relative survival rate for people with esophageal cancer is approximately 22%, this makes early detection of the essence.

Tevimbra Plus Chemotherapy May Improve Survival in First-Line ESCC

February 1st 2025, 3:00pm

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Early and late responders with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma experienced comparable OS benefits with Tevimbra plus chemo in the RATIONALE-306 trial.

Palliative Care May Improve Quality of Life in Esophageal Cancer

January 27th 2025, 10:00pm

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End-of-life palliative care consultations may also ease financial strain for patients with esophageal cancer.

Opdivo Plus Chemo Shows 5-Year Efficacy in Gastric, GEJ and Esophageal Cancer

January 23rd 2025, 10:15pm

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Among patients with advanced gastric and GEJ cancer, or esophageal adenocarcinoma, treatment with first-line Opdivo and chemo demonstrated deep responses.

Nemvaleukin Shows Manageable Safety Profile in Advanced Solid Tumors

December 3rd 2024, 8:00pm

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In patients with advanced solid tumors, treatment with nemvaleukin with or without Keytruda demonstrated antitumor activity and tolerability.

James Van Der Beek Opens Up About Colorectal Cancer, U.S. Congressman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and More

November 8th 2024, 4:00pm

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From James Van Der Beek spreading awareness about colorectal cancer at a younger age to Gerry Connolly’s recent esophageal cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Chemotherapy, Chemoradiotherapy May Improve Esophageal Cancer Survival

October 7th 2024, 7:00pm

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For patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric junction, chemoradiotherapy and chemotherapy improved survival versus surgery alone.

Reflecting on My Two Cancer Triumphs on Father’s Day

June 14th 2024, 1:00pm

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I feel most thankful on Father's Day, especially after being told I'd never be able to have children.

Perioperative Chemo Shows Longer Survival in Esophageal Cancer

June 2nd 2024, 12:08pm

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Perioperative chemotherapy with chemotherapy led to improved survival outcomes versus neoadjuvant chemoradiation in resectable esophageal cancer.