ESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA

This early-phase trial tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with several types of advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard therapies. CTX131 uses a patient's own immune cells that are edited with CRISPR technology to target a protein called CD70 on…

This study looked at whether adding acupuncture and acupressure to oral cryotherapy (sucking on ice chips) can better reduce nerve pain and numbness caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with gastrointestinal cancers. About 78 participants were split into two groups: one r…

This study looked at whether having low oxygen levels after surgery to remove esophageal cancer increases the chance of a leak where the esophagus is reconnected. Researchers reviewed records from over 2000 patients and compared those with low oxygen to those with normal oxygen. …

This study looked at whether using MRI scans helps doctors outline esophageal tumors more consistently for radiation therapy. 21 patients with advanced esophageal cancer had extra MRI scans alongside standard CT and PET/CT. Five radiation oncologists independently drew the tumor …

This study looked at 1661 people with esophageal cancer to compare two types of surgery: a newer, less invasive method (IVMTE) and a standard one (VME). Researchers wanted to see which approach led to better recovery and longer survival. The goal was to gather information to help…