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Translational Research on Esophageal Cancer: From Cell Line to Clinic

Year: 2011

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Worldwide esophageal cancer is a signifi cant and an increasing health problem. In 2005, \\nthere were 497,700 new cases, and the prevalence is expected to increase by approximately \\n140% by 2025. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for most of the cases \\nof esophageal cancer worldwide (2); however, in a number of Western countries, including \\nthe Netherlands, there has been a modest decline in the incidence of ESCC and a steep rise in \\nthe frequency of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).

Source: EUR Research Repository (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

Author: Jurjen J. Boonstra

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2132316666

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