Esophageal Cancer: 1 of Least Studied Common Cancers, 5 Ways to Prevent

Esophageal Cancer: 1 of Least Studied Common Cancers, 5 Ways to Prevent
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While esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, it’s one of the least studied cancers.

It sounds counterintuitive. However, there are many reasons why there’s a lack of study, including this cancer’s aggressive nature, poor survival rate, and the great differences in how it presents across countries and even between sexes.

Yuwei Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
Yuwei Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
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Yuwei Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, MBA, has 20 years of experience in oncology and healthcare, including work for providers, payers, and pharma companies. Her paper on esophageal cancer is one of the top ten most cited papers in the field. She regularly gives talks at universities, has been invited to review manuscripts for top-tier medical journals, and has supported successful launches of top-performing drugs with expertise in lifecycle management, data strategy, and digital innovation.
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