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Esophageal Cancer

News
06/09/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US National Cancer Database study shows neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers better survival than chemoradiation for operable esophageal adenocarcinoma.
A large US National Cancer Database study shows neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers better survival than chemoradiation for operable esophageal adenocarcinoma.
A large US National Cancer...
06/09/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
03/10/2021
Janelle Bradley
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive...
03/10/2021
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Research Reports
12/16/2020
Anindya Chatterjee, PhD; Astra M. Liepa, PharmD; Marley Boyd, MS; Scott Paulson, MD; Kathleen M. Aguilar, MPH; Lisa M. Hess, PhD
Abstract: Gastric cancer treatment heterogeneity was assessed over successive updates of clinical pathways. Methods: Patient profiles, treatment patterns, and outcomes were assessed descriptively among adult...
Abstract: Gastric cancer treatment heterogeneity was assessed over successive updates of clinical pathways. Methods: Patient profiles, treatment patterns, and outcomes were assessed descriptively among adult...
...
12/16/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
12/17/2019
Karyn Goodman, MD, MS; Megan D. Marsh, PA; S. Lindsey Davis, MD; Lisa J. Wingrove, RD; Ashley E. Glode, PharmD, BCOP; Supriya K. Jain, MD; Lindel C.K. Dewberry, MD; Martin D. McCarter, MD; Michelle Bunch, CSW; Tracey E. Schefter, MD; Laura Melton, PhD
Abstract: A standard treatment recommendation for esophageal cancer patients with stage IB-IIIB disease is for neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgery. This trimodality therapy can be difficult for patients...
Abstract: A standard treatment recommendation for esophageal cancer patients with stage IB-IIIB disease is for neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgery. This trimodality therapy can be difficult for patients...
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12/17/2019
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
05/03/2017
Patients aged 80 years or older with early-stage esophageal cancer who received treatment had an increased 5-year overall survival (OS) compared with those who received no treatment or observation alone,...
Patients aged 80 years or older with early-stage esophageal cancer who received treatment had an increased 5-year overall survival (OS) compared with those who received no treatment or observation alone,...
...
05/03/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
01/19/2017
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans during induction chemotherapy for esophageal cancer helps assess patient response to treatment and adjust their therapy, which could lead to an improved complete response rate...
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans during induction chemotherapy for esophageal cancer helps assess patient response to treatment and adjust their therapy, which could lead to an improved complete response rate...
...
01/19/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
09/09/2016
A study published in Nature Genetics claims that esophageal cancer may in fact be 3 distinct diseases, which could pave the way for new methods of diagnosis and spur the development of targeted treatment...
A study published in Nature Genetics claims that esophageal cancer may in fact be 3 distinct diseases, which could pave the way for new methods of diagnosis and spur the development of targeted treatment...
A...
09/09/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
05/25/2016
Nutritional status may be a prominent indicator of survival in elderly patients with esophageal cancer, claims a recently published study. Esophageal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death...
Nutritional status may be a prominent indicator of survival in elderly patients with esophageal cancer, claims a recently published study. Esophageal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death...
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05/25/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
02/26/2016
A study finding significant variation in the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, but no association between the number of scans and improved 2-year survival, suggests that the imaging technique might be...
A study finding significant variation in the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, but no association between the number of scans and improved 2-year survival, suggests that the imaging technique might be...
A...
02/26/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Expert Insights

Deirdre Saulet, PhD
Blog
07/14/2026
Deirdre Saulet, PhD
Clinical Pathways Congress 2026 will bring together oncology leaders to explore practical strategies for using technology to build smarter, more responsive clinical pathways that improve care delivery.
Clinical Pathways Congress 2026 will bring together oncology leaders to explore practical strategies for using technology to build smarter, more responsive clinical pathways that improve care delivery.
Clinical Pathways Congress 2026...
07/14/2026
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B-cell lymphoma
Videos
07/06/2026
Paolo Strati, MD
  Key Clinical Summary Dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy shows promise: Findings from the phase 2 ZUMA-14 trial suggest that combining axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) with rituximab may improve response durability by...
  Key Clinical Summary Dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy shows promise: Findings from the phase 2 ZUMA-14 trial suggest that combining axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) with rituximab may improve response durability by...
  Key Clinical...
07/06/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC
Videos
06/19/2026
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, MHS
Dr Rahul Mudumba discusses how emerging real-world evidence may help differentiate ALK-targeted therapies for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting the promise of lorlatinib, the importance of patient-specific treatment decisions,...
Dr Rahul Mudumba discusses how emerging real-world evidence may help differentiate ALK-targeted therapies for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting the promise of lorlatinib, the importance of patient-specific treatment decisions,...
Dr Rahul Mudumba discusses how...
06/19/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer
Videos
06/18/2026
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, MHS
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, explains how real-world evidence is helping clarify first-line treatment selection among ALK-targeted therapies in ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, explains how real-world evidence is helping clarify first-line treatment selection among ALK-targeted therapies in ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, explains how...
06/18/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Specialty Pharmacy, Clinical Pathways, Oncology
Videos
06/17/2026
Kishen Patel, PharmD
Kishen Patel, PharmD, explores how integrated specialty pharmacy services are helping health systems reduce acute care utilization, strengthen oncology pathways, and demonstrate the long-term value of pharmacist-led care.
Kishen Patel, PharmD, explores how integrated specialty pharmacy services are helping health systems reduce acute care utilization, strengthen oncology pathways, and demonstrate the long-term value of pharmacist-led care.
Kishen Patel, PharmD, explores...
06/17/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Specialty Pharmacy, Clinical Pathways, Oncology
Videos
06/17/2026
Kishen Patel, PharmD
In this interview, Kishen Patel, PharmD, discusses how pharmacist-led interventions and integrated specialty pharmacy services can improve adherence, address treatment barriers, and support better outcomes for patients receiving oral oncology...
In this interview, Kishen Patel, PharmD, discusses how pharmacist-led interventions and integrated specialty pharmacy services can improve adherence, address treatment barriers, and support better outcomes for patients receiving oral oncology...
In this interview, Kishen Patel,...
06/17/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
DLBCL, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Interview
06/11/2026
Heidi Cho, MD
Real-world data suggest that common cardiac and pulmonary comorbidities may play an important role in cytokine release syndrome (CRS) risk in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Real-world data suggest that common cardiac and pulmonary comorbidities may play an important role in cytokine release syndrome (CRS) risk in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Real-world data suggest that...
06/11/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
DLBCL, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Videos
05/27/2026
Nishanth Thalambedu, MD
This discussion explores the ongoing barriers to CAR T access and the strategies needed to expand equitable treatment for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
This discussion explores the ongoing barriers to CAR T access and the strategies needed to expand equitable treatment for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
This discussion explores the...
05/27/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, DLBCL
Videos
05/26/2026
Nishanth Thalambedu, MD
A SEER database analysis demonstrates significant improvements in overall survival for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) following the introduction of CAR T therapy.
A SEER database analysis demonstrates significant improvements in overall survival for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) following the introduction of CAR T therapy.
A SEER database analysis...
05/26/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Mark A. Socinski, MD
Interview
05/26/2026
Mark A. Socinski, MD
In the second installment of this interview, a guest expert reflects on the broader implications of the negative SKYSCRAPER-06 results for the future of T-cell immunoreceptor with immunoglobulin and immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory...
In the second installment of this interview, a guest expert reflects on the broader implications of the negative SKYSCRAPER-06 results for the future of T-cell immunoreceptor with immunoglobulin and immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory...
In the second installment of...
05/26/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Newsfeed

News
06/09/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US National Cancer Database study shows neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers better survival than chemoradiation for operable esophageal adenocarcinoma.
A large US National Cancer Database study shows neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers better survival than chemoradiation for operable esophageal adenocarcinoma.
A large US National Cancer...
06/09/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/03/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found no association between financial navigation and improvements in financial hardship or quality of life among patients with cancer, highlighting the need for future research on strategies that could reduce cancer-related financial...
A study found no association between financial navigation and improvements in financial hardship or quality of life among patients with cancer, highlighting the need for future research on strategies that could reduce cancer-related financial...
A study found no association...
08/03/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that high-risk features such as extramedullary disease, plasma cell leukemia, and focal lesions were associated with poor survival outcomes among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM).
A study found that high-risk features such as extramedullary disease, plasma cell leukemia, and focal lesions were associated with poor survival outcomes among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM).
A study found that high-risk...
07/27/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/24/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that Medicare’s Oncology Care Model resulted in modest payment reductions but had little impact on care utilization or quality for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
A study found that Medicare’s Oncology Care Model resulted in modest payment reductions but had little impact on care utilization or quality for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
A study found that Medicare’s...
07/24/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Selinexor plus ruxolitinib showed improved effectiveness and consistent safety than ruxolitinib alone among patients with myelofibrosis, indicating it could be a promising first-line treatment option.
Selinexor plus ruxolitinib showed improved effectiveness and consistent safety than ruxolitinib alone among patients with myelofibrosis, indicating it could be a promising first-line treatment option.
Selinexor plus ruxolitinib...
07/22/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that defining functional high-risk multiple myeloma (MM) disease progression within 36 months may better identify patients who could benefit from earlier T-cell therapy, potentially improving survival outcomes.
A study found that defining functional high-risk multiple myeloma (MM) disease progression within 36 months may better identify patients who could benefit from earlier T-cell therapy, potentially improving survival outcomes.
A study found that defining...
07/21/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
07/17/2026
Andy Osterland, PharmD, MS
Andy Osterland, PharmD, MS, discusses real-world patterns of homologous recombination repair (HRR) testing among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), identifying gaps in testing rates and patient access.
Andy Osterland, PharmD, MS, discusses real-world patterns of homologous recombination repair (HRR) testing among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), identifying gaps in testing rates and patient access.
Andy Osterland, PharmD, MS,...
07/17/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/16/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A multisite analysis across The US Oncology Network found that Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-led benign hematology consult programs expanded patient access, reduced time to first appointment, and improved operational efficiency in...
A multisite analysis across The US Oncology Network found that Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-led benign hematology consult programs expanded patient access, reduced time to first appointment, and improved operational efficiency in...
A multisite analysis across The...
07/16/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers conducted a real-world analysis of treatment patterns for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) and found that despite increases in triplet and quadruplet regimens, utilization remains suboptimal within community settings.
Researchers conducted a real-world analysis of treatment patterns for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) and found that despite increases in triplet and quadruplet regimens, utilization remains suboptimal within community settings.
Researchers conducted a...
07/15/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors demonstrate increased effectiveness but also higher toxicity than traditional therapies for myelofibrosis, illustrating the balance between halting disease progression and maintaining quality...
A study found that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors demonstrate increased effectiveness but also higher toxicity than traditional therapies for myelofibrosis, illustrating the balance between halting disease progression and maintaining quality...
A study found that Janus kinase...
07/13/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Conference Coverage
07/13/2026
Jessica Paulus, ScD
Jessica Paulus, ScD, discusses the association between psychosocial distress and survival outcomes among patients with breast, colorectal, and lung cancer.
Jessica Paulus, ScD, discusses the association between psychosocial distress and survival outcomes among patients with breast, colorectal, and lung cancer.
Jessica Paulus, ScD, discusses...
07/13/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interactive Features

Quiz
09/29/2025
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health...
09/29/2025
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Quiz
09/18/2025
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable...
09/18/2025
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Quiz
08/27/2025
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive...
08/27/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
08/12/2025
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of...
08/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
07/30/2025
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical...
07/30/2025
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SPONSORED QUIZ BY SANOFI
11/28/2022
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA...
11/28/2022
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Quiz
07/26/2022
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid...
07/26/2022
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Quiz
07/14/2022
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among...
07/14/2022
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Quiz
07/12/2022
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of...
07/12/2022
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