ESOCAN News
Epidemiology and prevention of esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus

Latest research findings (subscribe for newsletter)

Sep
12
Tension between risk-based and patient-centered esophageal cancer screening

Tension between risk-based and patient-centered esophageal cancer screening

This interesting and thoughtful paper by Dr. Elspeth Davies at the University of Cambridge investigates the use of the capsule
2 min read
Sep
04
Eradication therapy for Barrett's

Eradication therapy for Barrett's

An evidence-based compendium of recommended treatments
2 min read
Jun
25
AI in the assessment of Barrett's neoplasia

AI in the assessment of Barrett's neoplasia

Accurate and timely identification of Barrett’s-related (BE) dysplasia is critical to providing the timely surveillance and treatment needed to
2 min read
Jun
03
Using the Cytosponge for targeted screening of Barrett's

Using the Cytosponge for targeted screening of Barrett's

Using data from the previously published BEST3 clinical trial (1), the authors estimated the potential for improving the detection of
1 min read
Apr
09
Asbestos exposure and esophageal cancer

Asbestos exposure and esophageal cancer

Exposure to asbestos, whether through occupational or environmental routes, can cause several cancers, including mesothelioma and lung. It’s role
2 min read
Mar
21
Unrelated mortality after endoscopic eradication of Barrett's neoplasia

Unrelated mortality after endoscopic eradication of Barrett's neoplasia

This study provides valuable context for patients and their physicians concerned about future health implications of their diagnosis and treatment
2 min read
Mar
05
New cancer screening network announced

New cancer screening network announced

In exciting news on the prevention/screening front, The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is leading a new clinical trials consortium
1 min read
Feb
01
Update on Barrett's screening

Update on Barrett's screening

While not breaking new ground, this manuscript from Mayo Clinic nicely reviews state of the art approaches to screening (and
1 min read
Nov
29
Bariatric surgery vs medications in Barrett's

Bariatric surgery vs medications in Barrett's

Does bariatric surgery influence subsequent risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Depending on whom and when you ask, what population or subpopulation
3 min read
Oct
03
AI in screening and diagnosis of upper GI cancers and precursors

AI in screening and diagnosis of upper GI cancers and precursors

There is currently a great deal of interest in the role of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in medicine, particularly in specialties
1 min read