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Development of Compendium for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Published on: April 12, 2024
Screening and Preventive Strategies in Esophagogastric Cancer
Liam Zakko1, Lori Lutzke2, Kenneth K Wang1
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Abstract:
Gastric adenocarcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma are among the most prevalent and deadly of malignancies worldwide. Screening and prevention programs will be critical to finally improving outcomes in these diseases. For gastric adenocarcinoma, screening in high-risk populations has significantly reduced mortality. More research is needed on screening high-risk individuals in low-risk populations. For esophageal adenocarcinoma, work is needed to develop efficient and effective techniques in mass screening programs. For most Western populations, current screening is not cost effective. Avoiding environmental risk factors is critical to reducing the incidence of this deadly illness.
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