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ReviewCancer innovation2025

In-Depth Analysis of the Necessity and Optimization Strategies for Adjuvant Radiotherapy Following Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in the New Era of Esophageal Cancer Treatment.

Guohui Liu, Yao Su, Yunlong He, Hanqing Hu

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Review in Cancer innovation, 2025. 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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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Guohui LiuDepartment of Radiation Oncology The Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital Harbin Heilongjiang China.ORCID 0000-0002-7355-2223
Yao SuObstetrical Department The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University Harbin Heilongjiang China.
Yunlong HeDepartment of Radiation Oncology The Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital Harbin Heilongjiang China.
Hanqing HuDepartment of Colorectal Cancer Surgery The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University Harbin Heilongjiang China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As immunotherapy rises to prominence in cancer treatment, the therapeutic approach to esophageal cancer is undergoing significant transformations. This review emphasizes the necessity and optimization pathways for adjuvant postoperative radiotherapy after neoadjuvant therapy in patients with esophageal cancer in the immunotherapy era. Initially, we review the advancements in neoadjuvant treatment strategies. Subsequently, we evaluate the role of postoperative radiotherapy and the latest advancements in radiotherapy target volume definition and dose optimization following neoadjuvant therapy, as well as the implications of tumor immunotherapy on postoperative radiotherapy strategies. In conclusion, in the new era of immunotherapy, postoperative radiotherapy following neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer holds significant value. Optimization strategies should follow individualized treatment principles and comprehensively consider tumor biology, patient status, and treatment resources to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes and quality of life, thereby driving continuous innovation in esophageal cancer treatment.

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esophageal cancerimmunotherapyneoadjuvant therapypostoperative radiotherapyradiotherapy

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PMID40415863
PMCPMC12099070

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