Early Tislelizumab May Boost PFS in Esophageal Cancer

Published Date: 17 Apr 2026

For patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer, front-loading immunotherapy with induction chemo and chemoradiotherapy, without maintenance immunotherapy, may improve outcomes.

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