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Clinical effect of radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy for non-surgical treatment of the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

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Responses were observed both in patients with adenocarcinoma and those with squamous cell carcinoma. The average duration of response was 4 months. ... Currently available combination chemotherapy treatment for stage IV cancer results in complete remission in up to 20% of patients, with average survival of 8-12 months.

Answer 2

BACKGROUND Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is widely accepted and is considered a standard treatment, particularly for unresectable and inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). However, the optimal use of the combined modalities of chemotherapy (CT) and radiotherapy (RT) remains controversial.