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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2024; 16(8): 3382-3385
Published online Aug 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i8.3382
Importance of early detection of esophageal cancer before the tumor progresses too much for effective treatment
Takashi Ono
Takashi Ono, Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, Yamagata 990-9585, Japan
Author contributions: Ono T designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript, wrote, and edited the manuscript and review of literature.
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Corresponding author: Takashi Ono, MD, PhD, Doctor, Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2, Iida-Nishi, Yamagata 990-9585, Japan. abc1123513@gmail.com
Received: March 7, 2024
Revised: May 2, 2024
Accepted: May 17, 2024
Published online: August 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Surgery and chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for esophageal cancer are more invasive than endoscopic resection. However, early esophageal cancer is often asymptomatic and difficult to detect at an early stage. Uniform periodic endoscopy is unrealistic. This is a challenging problem. Regular endoscopy after CRT is also important, and if detected early, a complete cure can be expected with less burdensome endoscopic treatment. Currently, endoscopy is the main diagnostic method, but the hope is that new and less burdensome diagnostic methods will be established to ensure early treatment.