New Frontiers in Esophagogastric Cancer with Dr. Yelena Janjigian

Oncology Data Advisor · Apr 8, 2026 · 8m

The treatment of esophagogastric cancer is undergoing a profound transformation. In this episode, Yelena Janjigian, MD (MSKCC), discusses how perioperative chemoimmunotherapy and precision biomarkers are redefining the standard of care. Key highlights include: - The Perioperative Shift: Why starting immunotherapy before surgery is achieving unprecedented pathologic responses. - Precision Testing: The essential role of MSI, PD-L1, HER2, and CLDN18.2 testing for every patient. - Avoiding Understaging: Why clinical evaluation must go beyond imaging to prevent missed therapeutic opportunities. -…