“Sandwich Therapy”—Immunotherapy Plus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Advanced Esophagogastric Junction Carcinoma: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Abstract:IntroductionEsophagogastric junction (EGJ) carcinomas develop in the transition zone between the esophagus and stomach. The incidence of EGJ carcinoma has steadily increased over the past few decades. Most patients are first diagnosed at an advanced stage, which renders them ineligible for surgery. Current methods for the treatment of advanced EGJ carcinoma include surgery, chemotherapy, local palliative therapy, and supportive care; however, none of these treatment methods has provided satisfactory therapeuti… Show more
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