Pre-operative Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Carcinoma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Surgery (esophagectomy or removal of the esophagus)has been the standard treatment for cancer
of the esophagus. However, evidence suggests that preoperative chemotherapy and radiation
therapy may add benefit. The purpose of this study is to determine if a treatment program of
combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy prior to surgery and chemotherapy after surgery
will delay or eliminate recurrence of the cancer.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan Cancer Center University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center