Long-term results of induction chemotherapy for non-operable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a single-centre experience

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the long-term clinical outcomes and toxicities of induction chemotherapy (IC) followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) vs. CCRT alone in patients with non-operable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).

Keywords

• esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
• induction chemotherapy
• concurrent chemoradiotherapy
• responder
• propensity score matched