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Consolidation Therapy in Esophageal Cancer
1Thoracic Surgery, Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1711 27th Street, Braunlin Building, Suite 206, Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA.
Abstract:
Consolidation therapy describes dose intensification strategies or additional treatment performed following completion of the primary regimen. In the case of esophageal cancer, this applies to cases of potentially persistent disease after definitive multi-modality therapy, including surgery. Consolidation should also be considered for patients initially planned to undergo surgery after neoadjuvant therapy, but for any reason elected a nonoperative strategy during treatment. With the advent of targeted therapy and immunotherapy, additional options may be available for consolidation in the future.
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