Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
cancer
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Barrett's esophagus
chronic esophagitis esophageal_varices |
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
varies by stage
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
focused on early detection
focused on risk factors focused on symptoms |
| gptkbp:clinicalTrials |
ongoing research
|
| gptkbp:demographics |
increasing in recent years
|
| gptkbp:diseaseResistance |
biopsy
endoscopy |
| gptkbp:enrollment |
more common in older adults
less_common_in_Asian_populations more_common_in_African_Americans |
| gptkbp:geneticDiversity |
family history
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
more common in men
more common in certain regions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
esophageal cancer
|
| gptkbp:impact |
palliative care
surgery radiation therapy chemotherapy immunotherapy targeted therapy esophagus |
| gptkbp:number_of_stages |
stage I
stage IV stage II stage III stage 0 |
| gptkbp:outcome |
depends on stage at diagnosis
can be curable in early stages often requires multimodal approach |
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:American_Cancer_Society
gptkb:National_Cancer_Institute gptkb:Cancer_Research_UK Esophageal Cancer Action Network |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
early detection
understanding genetic mutations new treatment methods improving survival rates |
| gptkbp:riskManagement |
alcohol consumption
obesity smoking acid reflux diet low in fruits and vegetables exposure to certain chemicals |
| gptkbp:screenings |
not routinely screened
|
| gptkbp:symptoms |
weight loss
vomiting chest pain indigestion difficulty swallowing persistent cough hoarseness |