Clinical Trials Arena August 28, 2024
The number of new oesophageal cancer cases annually is projected to increase by 80% before 2050. Find out about current and developing treatments set to improve patient outcomes.
Oesophageal cancer is the 11th most diagnosed cancer and the 7th leading cause of cancer mortality. The disease starts in the oesophagus, the tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach, but symptoms often remain unnoticed until the cancer spreads. The two main types, oesophageal adenocarcinoma, and oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, develop in different oesophageal regions and are driven by distinct genetic changes.
The prevalence of oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancer is more common in men than women, with global Age Standardised Incidence Rates (ASIR) of 7.6 and 2.6 respectively. The...
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