Gastroesophageal cancer patients need earlier palliative intervention - Using data to inform appropriate care.

Purpose: To evaluate demographics of survival in patients with gastroesophageal cancer so that it informs nursing practice.

Method: Data on 2215 patients diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer who presented to a specialist referral centre between the years 2000 and 2011 were extracted from a Public Health repository. Survival time was calculated and analysed against clinical and lifestyle factors to reveal whether they had an impact on survival outcomes.

Which interval is most crucial to presentation and survival in gastroesophageal cancer: A systematic review.

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the most crucial interval to encourage earlier diagnosis in with gastroesophageal cancer and to identify potential factors effecting this interval.

Background: Gastroesophageal malignancy is the eighth most commonly presenting cancer with one of the worst survival rates. Identifying the most crucial period for intervention to inform earlier diagnosis is an important step towards improving survival.

The role of endorectal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in the management of early rectal lesions in a tertiary center.

Background: In early rectal cancer, ERUS has a vital role in determining radical or local excision based on identification of T-stage. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMs) has a reduced morbidity and mortality compared with radical surgery. Correct identification of lesions that can be managed with TEMs is therefore imperative.