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

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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