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Pathological Complete Response in a Patient With HER2-Negative Esophagogastric Junction Cancer Undergoing Conversion-Intent Surgery After Ramucirumab Plus Paclitaxel Following Nivolumab-Based Chemotherapy: A Case Report

Aug 2026 · Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer · Vol 57 · 0 citations · 14 references
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This case suggests that RAM + PTX after nivolumab-based chemotherapy may achieve substantial tumor regression in selected patients with advanced EGJ cancer and may provide an opportunity for conversion surgery.

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