Phase III Comparison of Preoperative Chemotherapy Compared With Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction

Stahl, M.; K. Walz, Martin; Stuschke, Martin; Lehmann, Nils; Meyer, Hans‐Joachim; Riera‐Knorrenschild, Jorge; Langer, P.; Engenhart‐Cabillic, Rita; Bitzer, Michael; Königsrainer, Alfred; Budach, Wilfried; Wilke, H.

doi:10.1200/jco.2008.17.0506

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Phase III Comparison of Preoperative Chemotherapy Compared With Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction

Published in Journal of Clinical Oncology • Jan 12, 2009

Authors:

M. Stahl

Martin K. Walz

Martin Stuschke

Abstract

PURPOSE: Preoperative chemotherapy is an accepted standard in the treatment of localized esophagogastric adenocarcinoma. Adding radiation therapy to preoperative chemotherapy appears promising, but its definitive value remains unknown. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with locally advanced (uT3-4NXM0)...

Subject

Medicine

Chemoradiotherapy

Surgery

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