Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer in Japan: Results of the Patterns of Care Study 1999-2001

This PCS describes general aspects of RT for esophageal cancer in Japan. Squamous cell carcinoma accounted for the majority of patients. The standard total external RT dose for esophageal cancer was higher in Japan than in the United States. Chemoradiotherapy had become common for esophageal cancer treatment, but patients aged ≥75 years were more likely to be treated by RT only.