Incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, GEJ and stomach
1973 - 2008, United States
• 6
th
leading cause of cancer-related mortality
• Overall 5-year survival 15-25%
• 3
rd
leading cause of cancer-related mortality
• Overall 5-year survival 25%
Buas et al, Semin Radiat Oncol 2013