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Esophageal Carcinoma

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Concomitant Continuous Infusion Chemotherapy and Radiation

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Abstract

Carcinoma of the esophagus is a relatively uncommon malignancy in the United States. An incidence rate of 1.2–4.1 per 100000 population in the United States differs sharply from endemic areas in Iran and China, where corresponding rates of over 200 per 100000 population are reported (Frank-Stromborg 1989).

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  1. Kaweah Delta Cancer Care Center, 248 S. Floral, Visalia, CA, 93291, USA

    Madhu J. John MD (Director Radiation Oncology, Associate Clinical Professor)

  2. University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA

    Madhu J. John MD (Director Radiation Oncology, Associate Clinical Professor)

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    Marvin Rotman MD (Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Radiation Oncology) & C. Julian Rosenthal MD (Professor of Medicine and Oncology) (Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Radiation Oncology) &  (Professor of Medicine and Oncology)

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John, M.J. (1991). Esophageal Carcinoma. In: Rotman, M., Rosenthal, C.J. (eds) Concomitant Continuous Infusion Chemotherapy and Radiation. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84186-6_31

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