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Don’t miss Michael Smith, MD, and Shaun O'Neil at the Foregut Foundation Course today as they highlight real-world early detection in action with the EsoGuard test.
#EarlyDetectionSavesLives
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Holy smokes, MATTERHORN hits OS! 🏔️🔥
We’ve been waiting for this one. After FLOT became standard for resectable gastric and GEJ adenocarcinoma, everyone wondered if adding immunotherapy could move the bar. Earlier this year, MATTERHORN showed a big EFS win for DFLOT, along with higher pCR and MPR rates, but the question was, would OS follow (and yes, maybe I was doubting this)?
Now we have the answer:
🧬 OS HR 0.78 (95% CI 0.63–0.96, p=0.021) A clean, statistically significant win.
💪 Benefit seen across PD-L1 subgroups (TAP <1% HR 0.79; TAP ≥1% HR 0.79).
🧫 More nodal downstaging: ypN– 58% vs 45%, OR 1.72 (1.30–2.27).
⏱️ EFS improved in those with pCR (HR 0.29) and MPR (HR 0.32).
Takeaway:
Perioperative chemoimmunotherapy is here for gastric and GEJ adenocarcinoma. MATTERHORN delivers the OS confirmation we needed and cements DFLOT as standard of care (we can argue about PD1 +/- later).
@OncoAlert @GutOncLab #ESMO25 🧬💥
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👉🏼 Register now for our webinar on Friday, 10/10 at 3 pm Eastern
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Research now supports immunotherapy for Esophageal & GE Junction Adenocarcinoma BEFORE surgery for patients who are eligible for esophagectomy.
Learn what it means for patients.
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Research shows that about 25% of patients newly diagnosed with Esophageal Adenocarcinoma were told that the results of the endoscopy they had in the year before their diagnosis were of no concern.
Register for our free webinar at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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According to a study co-led by researchers at MSK and published in @NatureMedicine, a new vaccine shows encouraging early results as a potential ready-made treatment for patients with pancreatic or colorectal cancer.
Unlike individualized cancer vaccines, which are tailored to each patient, ready-made vaccines can be mass-produced and stored for immediate use. The vaccine, ELI-002 2P, targets tumors with mutations (or changes) in the KRAS gene, a driving force in many cancers, and is given after surgery to prevent or delay a return of cancer.
“Having this type of vaccine would make it easier, faster, and less expensive to treat a larger number of patients,” says medical oncologist and pancreatic cancer specialist @EileenMOReilly, who co-led the trial. “This gives hope for people with pancreatic and colorectal cancer who have been out of effective treatments when their disease returns.”
Learn more: bit.ly/45PS4ti
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Great to see #TissueCypher's most recent study included in the print edition of the @JCGjournal. This is the "8080" study, highlighting that #TissueCypher can identify high-risk #BarrettsEsophagus patients even in populations with low-risk clinical factors. Link below ↓↓
ALT TissueCypher 8080 Study in @JCGjournal
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📢#ESMOGI2025 In Depth! Watch @YJanjigianMD & Van Cutsem discuss the MATTERHORN results. Durvalumab + FLOT in gastric/GEJ cancer: better EFS & well tolerated; even in older or PD-L1-negative patients.
👀 Watch now bit.ly/4eJaOOa #MediMix #GastricCancer #Oncology #Immunotherapy
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“Digestive cancers, especially esophageal cancer, are among the deadliest, yet gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common, treatable precursor,” Dr. Kenneth Chang said. “This makes esophageal cancer highly preventable. With the right strategy and implementation, we could make Orange County an esophageal cancer-free zone.”
Read the @USATODAY @hoaghealth story: usatoday.com/story/sponsor-s…
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April is #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth! Learn more, raise awareness, and support the cause by visiting @ECActionNetwork: ecan.org/april-is-esophageal….
#OurCamWell #EsophagealCancer
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On the last day of #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth remember, GERD is a chronic condition that, if left untreated, could progress to esophageal cancer in some individuals.¹ We'll leave you with this patient guide created by the team at @ECActionNetwork ecan.org/download-the-patien…
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What is a recovery mindset?
During #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth take a look at this article on how mindset made a difference for an esophageal cancer patient @CancerTodayMag from @AACR Get ready to be inspired! cancertodaymag.org/fall-2022…
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It's time to #spring into action! If you or someone you love suffers from chronic heartburn—don't ignore it. Heartburn can lead to cancer.
Ask your doctor if the EsoGuard test is right for you and #CheckYourFoodTube
#EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth
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👨 Men are 3-4x more likely to develop esophageal cancer according to @NFCR This video from @ECActionNetwork shows how one patient prioritized his health: vimeo.com/910645759
More info from NFCR: nfcr.org/blog/5-facts-about-…
#EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth
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Acid indigestion, acid #reflux, heartburn... these are all terms commonly associated with Gastroesophageal reflux disease. 1 in 5 people have #GERD symptoms weekly. GERD is a risk factor for esophageal cancer.
Talk to your doctor to see if the EsoGuard test is right for you.
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Cancer prevention starts with early detection.
Esophageal precancer can be successfully treated if detected and diagnosed. Finding these changes early gives you the best chance to prevent cancer.
Cancer doesn’t wait. Neither should you. Ask your doctor about the EsoGuard test.
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Only about 20% of patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer survive five years after diagnosis. This makes #earlydetection critical for this highly lethal disease.
EsoGuard is a DNA test that detects esophageal disease in the precancerous stage.
#EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth
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A routine visit to his Allergist led Scott to recognize his increased risk for esophageal precancer.
Scott shares his story and what he wants everyone to know about this preventable disease.
#EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth
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A family history of Barrett’s esophagus or esophageal adenocarcinoma in first-degree relative increases your risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus—a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer.
Family history is just one piece of the puzzle. According to the @AmerGastroAssn and the @AmCollegeGastro, other risk factors include chronic heartburn, smoking, obesity, and more.
If someone in your family has been diagnosed, it’s even more important to talk to your doctor about screening.
It's #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth #CheckYourFoodTube with the @EsoGuard_Test.
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Most people diagnosed with esophageal cancer never knew they had the treatable precancerous condition that led to it.
That’s what we’re here to change.
At Lucid, we’re making early detection easier with @EsoGuard_Test — a quick, noninvasive test that can detect esophageal precancer before it progresses.
If you have frequent heartburn, acid reflux, or trouble swallowing — talk to your doctor. Early detection can save lives.
April is #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth help generate awareness — share this video and encourage those at risk to #GetChecked
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Congress should authorize an update to the Surgeon General’s warning label on alcohol-containing beverages to include a cancer risk warning. The advisory also calls for a reassessment & revision of the guideline limits for alcohol consumption to account for increased cancer risk.