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Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Tumors

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Esophageal cancer is a devastating disease with low survival rates. The management of locoregional disease has evolved over the past decade. Optimal staging and optimal treatment decisions according to stage, histologic type, and the location of disease are very important. A multidisciplinary approach to the patient is the major contributor to success.

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