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SynthesisJournal of gastrointestinal cancer2024

Immunotherapy in Esophagogastric Cancer: Treatment Landscape, Challenges, and New Directions.

Nicole Baranda Balmaceda, Sunnie S Kim

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Synthesis in Journal of gastrointestinal cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Nicole Baranda BalmacedaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Sunnie S KimDepartment of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA. Sunnie.kim@cuanschutz.edu.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract represent a lethal disease entity comprising the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, and stomach. The backbone of therapy in esophagogastric cancers has predominantly been chemotherapy-based. However, over the last decade, with the debut of immune checkpoint inhibitors, sophisticated molecular testing, and a more comprehensive understanding of the tumor microenvironment, immunotherapy has been incorporated into the treatment of localized and advanced esophagogastric cancers with promising results. PURPOSE: This study aimed to review the unique tumor microenvironment and role of immunotherapy in esophagogastric cancers.

methodsWe conducted a systematic review of clinical and translational research for immunotherapy in esophagogastric cancers.

resultsThis article will explore the unique tumor microenvironment in gastroesophageal cancers, the role of immunotherapy in localized and advanced disease, challenges in management, and new therapeutic approaches in clinical trials.

conclusionWith further exploration into targeted therapy and immunotherapy, we anticipate the emergence of novel treatments that will improve survival and quality of life in patients with esophagogastric cancers.

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Esophageal NeoplasmsEsophagogastric JunctionImmunotherapyStomach NeoplasmsTumor MicroenvironmentHumansImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsClaudin-18.2Esophageal cancerGastric cancerGastroesophageal junction cancerImmunotherapyProgrammed cell death ligand 1

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