Hedgehog: an Attribute to Tumor Regrowth after Chemoradiotherapy
Results: We showed that the Shh signaling pathway was extensively activated in esophageal cancer xenografts and residual tumors after chemoradiotherapy and the temporal kinetics of Hh signaling preceded increases in proliferation
Esophageal cancer linked to a diet heavy in carbohydrates
Carbohydrate consumption of Americans has increased over the years and so has the incidence of esophageal cancer. Esophageal adenocarcinoma rose from 2500 cases per year back in 1973 to nearly 15000 cases per year in 2001.
Multidisciplinary teams improve esophageal cancer staging
The multidisciplinary team improves staging accuracy for gastro-esophageal cancer, finds the latest issue of Diseases of the Esophagus
Barry's tips for esophageal cancer survivors
In that post I mentioned one of the stories I liked on the webpage written by a six year esophageal cancer survivor named Barry Bokhaut. I decided to email Barry and talk to him about his experience and any advice he might have for
Typical High-Carb American Diet Leads To Cancer Of
While avoiding declaring any explicit link between carbohydrates and esophageal cancer, Dr. Khiani confidently stated that eating a carb-heavy diet can and will lead to obesity which then leads to a predisposition to the development of
WSJ article on esophageal-cancer screening raises issues similar
In the case of esophageal cancer, the Wall Street Journal has done an interesting column on screening for this cancer, with sensitivity for another cancer linked with tobacco. (Article - subscription required)
7 Steps to Help Lower Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is still a relatively uncommon disease—but it is also the fastest rising cancer in the United States. According to the latest statistics, esophageal cancer has increased six-fold over the past 30 years
Cathy's Esophageal Cancer Cafe
Cathy's EC Cafe' was started in 1995 to support those diagnosed with esophageal cancer. When Cathy's dad was diagnosed with the disease in 1995, Cathy could not find much information on the internet. Since then, The Cafe has celebrated
Combination chemotherapy with docetaxel and nedaplatin for
The median survival time and 1-year survival rate were 8.5 months and 15.9%, respectively. This outpatient combination chemotherapy was useful as second-line chemotherapy for recurrent esophageal cancer
Carcinoembryonic Antigen Messenger RNA Expression in Blood
particularly during follow-up in cancer patients. We conducted a longitudinal analysis of the relationship between ITC in blood during follow-up and clinicopathologic findings in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Esophageal Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
NCI's gateway for information about esophageal cancer.
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
What evaluation is appropriate to diagnose esophageal cancer? Other rare forms of esophageal cancer include sarcoma and small cell cancer.
Sloan-Kettering - Esophageal Cancer
At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, our Upper Gastrointestinal Disease Management Team focuses on cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas,
eMedicine - Esophageal Cancer : Article by P Marco Fisichella, MD
Esophageal Cancer - Esophageal carcinoma was well described at the beginning of the 19th century, and the first successful resection was performed in 1913
Esophageal cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are a number of risk factors for esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer, but some world areas have a markedly

Sloan-Kettering - Esophageal Cancer
At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, our Upper Gastrointestinal Disease Management Team focuses on cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas,
eMedicine - Esophageal Cancer : Article by P Marco Fisichella, MD
Esophageal Cancer - Esophageal carcinoma was well described at the beginning of the 19th century, and the first successful resection was performed in 1913
Esophageal cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are a number of risk factors for esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer, but some world areas have a markedly
Cathy's Esophageal Cancer Cafe
Cathy's Esophageal Cancer Cafe -- Providing information on esophageal cancer to patients and caregivers.
ACS :: What Is Cancer of the Esophagus?
Cancer of the esophagus -- also referred to as esophageal cancer -- starts from its inner layer and grows outward. The layer that lines the inside of the
Esophageal Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Information about esophageal cancer treatment, prevention, screening, clinical trials, research, statistics and other topics from the National Cancer
Esophageal Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of esophageal cancer.
Esophageal Cancer, The Cancer Information Network
A physician guided site for Esophageal cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.