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.

Potential FDA Cancer Drug Approvals on the Horizon This Spring

March 24th 2022, 3:02pm

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The Food and Drug Administration plans on reviewing multiple new cancer therapies this spring.

FDA Approves Keytruda With Chemotherapy for Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Cancers

March 22nd 2021, 10:49pm

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Keytruda in combination with chemotherapy has just received FDA approval for the treatment of patients with metastatic or locally advanced esophageal and gastroesophageal cancers.

FDA Approves Opdivo to Treat Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

June 11th 2020, 4:46am

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Opdivo for the treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after prior fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy.

Reducing the Risk for Esophageal Cancer

August 22nd 2019, 1:00am

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For patients with Barrett’s esophagus, surveillance, drugs and diet can help prevent the development of cancer.

Thinking Outside the Box With Esophageal Cancer Treatment

August 21st 2019, 11:00pm

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As the range of treatments expands, patients with esophageal cancer can advocate for the care that’s best for them.

Keytruda Approved to Treat Advanced Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know

August 8th 2019, 12:55am

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The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Keytruda in recurrent locally advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma led to new progress for this patient population.

FDA Approves Keytruda to Treat Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

July 31st 2019, 5:51pm

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved Keytruda for recurrent locally advanced or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus in certain patients.

Friday Frontline: June 27, 2019

June 28th 2019, 5:38pm

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From Beth Chapman’s untimely passing to cancer fundraising via esports, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Cancer is a Numbers Game

June 24th 2019, 9:47pm

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Cancer can indeed be a numbers game, but I am no way just a statistic — no one is. This journey has given me a newfound perspective on life and the amazing work that Stand Up To Cancer does.

Working Through Cancer-Related Fatigue

August 6th 2018, 7:00pm

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About 40 percent of people with cancer are of working age, and typically have a need to maintain their employment throughout their treatment.