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Locally advanced esophageal and GE Junction cancer: Chemotherapy and radiation by Mark Levin Posted Wed 24 Jun 2009 7:01pm Esophageal cancer, including cancer arising from the gastro-esophageal junction, is a challenging disease worldwide. At diagnosis, approximately 50% of patients present with disease that extends beyond the site of origin in the esophagus. The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) study 85-01 compared treatment with 4 cycles of cisplatin plus 5-FU Read on »

Gastric Banding by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm the upper stomach, about 15mm below the gastro-esophageal junction. This divides the stomach into a small upper pouch (15ml Read on »

Trastumuzab approved for treatment of HER2-positive by Mark Pool, MD Posted Mon 01 Mar 2010 10:20am in combination with standard chemotherapy for the treatment of previously untreated patients with HER2-positive metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction... or cancer grand rounds. I recently had a case of a gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma in which I did do HER2, so it is of note that this is approved for GEJ tumors as well. Read on »

Targeting the Hedgehog Pathway in Stomach Cancer by Cancer.gov Posted Mon 31 May 2010 9:00pm Without Hedgehog Antagonist GDC-0449 in Patients With Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Carcinoma (NYCC-09-0356). See the protocol summary . Principal Investigator... in the United States, the rates of cancers of the upper stomach (called the proximal stomach) and gastroesophageal junction (where the esophagus enters the stomach) have been increasing Read on »

The Adjustable Gastric Band System by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm 15mm below the gastro-esophageal junction. This divides the stomach into a small upper pouch (15ml) and the remainder lower stomach. The injection port is implanted under Read on »

Cosmetic Dentist Bondi Junction | Cosmetic Dentist Bondi Junction by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Thu 02 Jul 2009 4:30pm Total Health Dentistry . Dr John Der Tateossian. Dental Surgeon Go here to read the rest: Cosmetic Dentist Bondi Junction | Cosmetic Dentist Bondi Junction Read on »

Tarceva for esophageal cancer by Mark Levin Posted Wed 11 Jan 2012 2:47pm -Preiser, Jiang Wang, Jacqueline K. Benedetti, Amanda F. Baker, Christopher B. Hackett, Susan G. Urba, Ken Phase II Trial of Erlotinib in Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric.... Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers J Natl Compr Canc Netw Aug 1, 2011:830-887 Read on »

Scleroderma and Gastrointestinal Involvement by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm due to stasis. Retroflexed view showing a patulous gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) in a patient with scleroderma. Although Ling and Johnston found that endoscopy Read on »

Experimentation as an aid in management of esophageal disorders by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm by the roentgenologist in an effort to produce reflux, often close the esophagus tightly and prevent reflux in spite of a large pressure gradient across the gastroesophageal junction. The most... with advanced esophagitis. Combined studies with a pressure tube placed in the esophagus and one in the stomach has allowed a measurement of the gradients across the gastroesophageal Read on »

Scleroderma and Related Disorders by Jan Posted Mon 21 Dec 2009 10:08pm dilatation, diminished or absent peristalsis in the distal two thirds of the esophagus, and a patulous gastroesophageal junction are typical features. Stricture occurs secondary to chronic gastroesophageal reflux. • Barium follow through: Delay in transit time with decreased motility, pseudodiverticula, and hidebound appearance. • Barium enemas are usually Read on »

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