title: The Role of Radiation Therapy in the Management of Esophageal Cancer.
abstract: BACKGROUND: Esophageal cancer is a challenging clinical problem with an estimated 12,300 new cases diagnosed in 1998. METHODS: A detailed review of pertinent literature is used to describe the epidemiology and management of this disease. RESULTS: Radiation therapy remains an important cornerstone of therapy. In combination with chemotherapy and/or surgery, radiation therapy may offer an improved therapeutic outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Radiation therapy remains an important therapy in the treatment of esophageal cancer.
authors.affiliation: Division of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Ill 60611, USA.
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Raman
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Small