ReviewAnnals of translational medicine2020
Palliative care for patients with esophageal cancer: a narrative review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Saliva and blood miRNAs as complementary biomarkers for esophageal cancer detection.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
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- Drinkable gene therapy foam for the treatment of constrictive esophageal carcinoma.Gene therapy · 2026Article
- Advanced practice nurse-led early palliative care: a novel model for improved access to care.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Lived experiences of dysphagia-related quality of life among esophageal cancer patients: a qualitative study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Article
- The Evolving Paradigm of Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Adenocarcinoma: Current Insights, Emerging Therapies, and Future Directions.Journal of cancer science and clinical therapeutics · 2025Article
- How appropriate is treating patients diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer with anticancer drugs? A multicenter retrospective cohort Spanish study.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2024Article
- ESMO/ASCO Recommendations for a Global Curriculum in Medical Oncology Edition 2023.JCO global oncology · 2023Article
- Esophageal cancer practice guidelines 2022 edited by the Japan Esophageal Society: part 2.Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society · 2023Article
- Unraveling the Complexity of Regulated Cell Death in Esophageal Cancer: from Underlying Mechanisms to Targeted Therapeutics.International journal of biological sciences · 2023Review
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- Predictors of adverse events and early mortality after esophageal stent placement in a low resource setting: a series of 3823 patients in Kenya.Endoscopy international open · 2022Article
- Social Support and Spiritual Well-Being of Patients With Esophageal Cancer Aged Over 50 Years: The Mediating Role of Rumination.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
Approximately 18,000 patients annually in the United States are diagnosed with adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. These patients have numerous and complex symptoms, including pain, dysphagia, malnutrition and psychological symptoms due to location of the tumor and required treatments, and patients benefit from a comprehensive approach to care to effectively support their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Palliative care is a medical subspecialty that focuses on providing comprehensive care for patients with any kind of advanced or serious illness to allow them to live well and fully for as long as possible in the face of that illness. In recent years, palliative care has become more widely available to patients with esophageal cancer and this is beneficial for patients with esophageal cancer given the severity of symptoms and complexities of needs. Primary oncology providers should provide basic palliative care including symptom management and clear communication, and palliative care specialists can provide additional support to extend the care of the primary clinician and treat the advanced and complex physical and psychological symptoms, as well as engaging in advance care planning. This paper outlines the key components of high-quality palliative care, including advanced care planning, symptom management and psychosocial support.
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