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Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Esophageal Adenocarcinomas Reveals Similarities and Differences.
The oncologist - 1 Oct 2015
Wang Kai, Johnson Adrienne, Ali Siraj M, Klempner Samuel J, Bekaii-Saab Tanios, Vacirca Jeffrey L, Khaira Depinder, Yelensky Roman, Chmielecki Juliann, Elvin Julia A, Lipson Doron, Miller Vincent A, Stephens Philip J, Ross Jeffrey S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Esophageal squamous cell carcinomas (ESCCs) and esophageal adenocarcinomas (EACs) account for >95% of esophageal malignancies and represent a major global health burden. ESCC is the dominant histology globally but represents a minority of U.S. cases, with EAC accounting for the majority of U.S. CASES: The patient outcomes for advanced ESCC and EAC are poor, and new therapeutic options are needed....
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