Report of the Stomach/Esophageal Cancers Progress Review Group
National Cancer Institute
December 2002
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Co-Chairs:
Timothy J. Eberlein, M.D., Washington University School of Medicine
Brian J. Reid, M.D., Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Executive Director:
Ernest T. Hawk, M.D., MPH, National Cancer Institute
Table of Contents:
From the Leadership
Acknowledgements
Overview
Introduction:
Scope of the Problem
State of the Science
Opportunities for Scientific Advancement
Challenges to be Addressed
Recommendations
Infrastructure: Resources and Partnerships
Stomach/Esophageal Neoplasia Translational Research Network
Overview
SENTRNet's Conceptual Foundation
Key Elements of SENTRNet's Infrastructure/Components
Unique Management Strategy Concepts
Conclusion
References
Appendix A: About the National Cancer Institute's Progress Review Groups
Appendix B: Breakout Reports
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Biology
Etiology
Genetics
Imaging/Technologies
Outcomes/ Education/ Communication/ Quality of Life
Predictive & Prognostic Markers
Prevention
Surveillance/ Databases
Therapeutics
Tumor Models
DISEASE SITES
Adenocarcinomas
Gastric
Squamous
POPULATION MANAGEMENT
At Risk
Premalignant
Localized Malignant
Late Malignant
Appendix C: Stomach/Esophageal Cancers PRG Members
Appendix D: Stomach/Esophageal Cancers PRG Roundtable Participants