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
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
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
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
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
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
Gastric bypass surgery associated with reduced risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma
This large multinational observational study investigated whether bariatric surgery was associated with reduced risk of esophageal and cardia adenocarcinoma (ECA)
Fine particulates and risk of esophageal cancer
This prospective cohort study conducted in China aimed to assess the association between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.
Advances in management of esophageal cancer
While the ESOCAN website and blog focus on the epidemiology and prevention of esophageal cancer, this review gives insight into
Qualitative analysis of professionals' views on screening for esophageal adenocarcinoma
In this unusual and very in-depth review, Dr. Sijben and colleagues perform a qualitative analysis of professional’s views on