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Is young‐onset esophageal adenocarcinoma increasing in Japan? An analysis of population‐based cancer registries

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While esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant histological type in Japan, concern has been expressed over an increase in the proportion of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), especially in middle‐aged… Click to show full abstract

While esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant histological type in Japan, concern has been expressed over an increase in the proportion of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), especially in middle‐aged populations. This study aimed to assess long‐term trends in esophageal cancer incidence by histological type.

Keywords: young onset; onset esophageal; japan; cancer; esophageal adenocarcinoma

Journal Title: Cancer Medicine
Year Published: 2022

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