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Facts
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Germany 2017: 5.600 men /1.600 women
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80% will die carcinoma-releated in following 5 years
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85% are diagnosed in advanced disease (cT2 and more)
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60% squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)
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40% adenocarcinoma (EAC)
Institute of Pathology | Alexander Quaas
Gastrointestinal Cancer Group Cologne (GCGC)
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In Cologne: 75% adenocarcinoma
From:
krebsdaten.de(Robert-Koch-Institut)