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The prognosis of esophageal cancer is quite poor. Even in patients who undergo surgery with curative intent, the five year survival rate is only 25%. The prognosis is even more dismal in those who are not fit for surgery. | |||
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Esophageal cancer Microchapters |
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Esophageal cancer natural history On the Web |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Esophageal cancer natural history |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Prognosis
The prognosis of esophageal cancer is quite poor. Even in patients who undergo surgery with curative intent, the five year survival rate is only 25%. The prognosis is even more dismal in those who are not fit for surgery.