Upper GI 2017

Facts

• Germany 2017: 5.600 men /1.600 women • 80% will die carcinoma-releated in following 5 years • 85% are diagnosed in advanced disease (cT2 and more) • 60% squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) • 40% adenocarcinoma (EAC)

• In Cologne: 75% adenocarcinoma

From: krebsdaten.de (Robert-Koch-Institut)

Institute of Pathology | Alexander Quaas

Gastrointestinal Cancer Group Cologne (GCGC)