Some epidemiological features, such as marked variations of incidence between
geographical regions, are unique to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The …

Human vulnerability to cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract is strongly influenced by
environmental factors. The esophagus, in particular, is highly vulnerable to the combined …

Cancer of the esophagus is an underestimated, poorly understood, and changing disease.
Its overall 5-year survival is less than 20%, even in the United States, which is largely a …

Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common type of cancer worldwide and constitutes the
sixth leading cause of cancer deaths. It is characterized by its high mortality rate, poor …

Simple Summary Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the sixth most common
cause of death worldwide. Incidence rates vary internationally, with the highest rates found …

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a common disease, with an age-
standardized incidence rate of 55 cases per 100,000 persons in the northern counties of …

Although Iran is a high-risk country for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the
contribution of overall nutrient intakes to this high incidence rate is not yet clear. The aim of …

Purpose This updated umbrella review aimed to evaluate the evidence regarding the
associations between dietary factors and the risks of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma …

The two main histological esophageal cancer types, adenocarcinoma and squamous cell
carcinoma, differ in incidence, geographic distribution, ethnic pattern and etiology. This …

Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way. About
32.6 million people in the world are affected by different types of cancer; 456 000 have …