scholarly journals Society for Translational Medicine Expert Consensus on the prevention and treatment of postoperative pulmonary infection in esophageal cancer patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1050-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhentao Yu ◽  
Shanqing Li ◽  
Deruo Liu ◽  
Lunxu Liu ◽  
Jianxing He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Translational Medicine ◽  
Pulmonary Infection ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Enteral nutrition in esophageal cancer patients treated with radiotherapy: a Chinese expert consensus 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 517-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiahua Lyu ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Conghua Xie ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Ligang Xing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Enteral Nutrition ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Expert Consensus

Self-expandable Metallic Stent Insertion for Nonresectable Esophageal Cancer Patients.

2001 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
Hideo Shimada ◽  
Osamu Chino ◽  
Takayuki Nishi ◽  
Hikaru Tanaka ◽  
Yoshifumi Kise ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stent Insertion ◽  
Metallic Stent ◽  
Expandable Metallic Stent

scholarly journals 248P Substantial RUNX3 expression and co-existence with EZH2 in esophageal cancer: a new finding in Indian esophageal cancer patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. ix78
Author(s):  
A.U. Rehman ◽  
M.A. Iqbal ◽  
S. Saikia ◽  
P.K. Mishra ◽  
S.S. Saluja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
New Finding

scholarly journals An in-silico assessment of the dosimetric benefits of MR-guided radiotherapy for esophageal cancer patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.R. Boekhoff ◽  
I.L. Defize ◽  
A.S. Borggreve ◽  
R. van Hillegersberg ◽  
A.N.T.J. Kotte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
In Silico

scholarly journals Understanding health-seeking and adherence to treatment by patients with esophageal cancer at the Uganda cancer Institute: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nakimuli Esther ◽  
Ssentongo Julius ◽  
Mwaka Amos Deogratius
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Transport Cost ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cancer Symptoms

Abstract Background In the low- and middle-income countries, most patients with esophageal cancer present with advanced stage disease and experience poor survival. There is inadequate understanding of the factors that influence decisions to and actual health-seeking, and adherence to treatment regimens among esophageal cancer patients in Uganda, yet this knowledge is critical in informing interventions to promote prompt health-seeking, diagnosis at early stage and access to appropriate cancer therapy to improve survival. We explored health-seeking experiences and adherence to treatment among esophageal cancer patients attending the Uganda Cancer Institute. Methods We conducted an interview based qualitative study at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). Participants included patients with established histology diagnosis of esophageal cancer and healthcare professionals involved in the care of these patients. We used purposive sampling approach to select study participants. In-depth and key informant interviews were used in data collection. Data collection was conducted till point of data saturation was reached. Thematic content analysis approach was used in data analyses and interpretations. Themes and subthemes were identified deductively. Results Sixteen patients and 17 healthcare professionals were included in the study. Delayed health-seeking and poor adherence to treatment were related to (i) emotional and psychosocial factors including stress of cancer diagnosis, stigma related to esophageal cancer symptoms, and fear of loss of jobs and livelihood, (ii) limited knowledge and recognition of esophageal cancer symptoms by both patients and primary healthcare professionals, and (iii) limited access to specialized cancer care, mainly because of long distance to the facility and associated high transport cost. Patients were generally enthused with patient – provider relationships at the UCI. While inadequate communication and some degree of incivility were reported, majority of patients thought the healthcare professionals were empathetic and supportive. Conclusion Health system and individual patient factors influence health-seeking for symptoms of esophageal cancer and adherence to treatment schedule for the disease. Interventions to improve access to and acceptability of esophageal cancer services, as well as increase public awareness of esophageal cancer risk factors and symptoms could lead to earlier diagnosis and potentially better survival from the disease in Uganda.

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