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Oesophagus Cancer | IG9401

A randomised phase III clinical trial comparing surgery alone with concurrent pre-operative chemotherapy and radiation followed by surgery alone for resectable carcinoma of the oesophagus.

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Summary

Surgery is the standard treatment for cancers of the oesophagus (gullet). However, the cancer often comes back (recurs) despite the best surgery. This trial will determine if adding chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery improves recurrence and cure rates.