Age-specific incidence, treatment, and survival trends in esophageal cancer:a Dutch population-based cohort study

Background: Data on the age-specific incidence of esophageal cancer are lacking. Our aim was to investigate the age-stratified incidence, treatment, and survival trends of esophageal cancer in the Netherlands, with a focus on adults <50 years. Material and methods: Patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer were included from the nationwide Netherlands Cancer Registry (1989–2018). Follow-up data were available until 31 December 2018. Annual percentage changes of incidence were analyzed according to age group (<50, 50–74, and ≥75 years) and histology type: adenocarcinoma (EAC) and squamous... Mehr ...