Third international conference of the European Union Network of Excellence on gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer, Cologne, Germany, June 2012

Abstract

In 2012 the European Union Network of Excellence on gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer (EUNE) held its third conference in Cologne, Germany. The main themes discussed included translational research, standard and audit, early diagnosis, development of surgical treatment, adequate surgery for EGJ cancer, adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment, prevention of peritoneal carcinomatosis and finally education and training. The meeting was attended by 150 experts from 18 different countries.

Description and analysis of clinical pathways for oesophago-gastric adenocarcinoma, in 10 European countries (the EURECCA upper gastro intestinal group – European Registration of Cancer Care)

“…The diagnostic role of PET-CT in gastric cancer still needs to be defined, however the present study reveals that despite the fact that its clinical value is still controversial, PET-CT is widely used. This partly reflects recommendations in different guidelines [8][9][10][11][12] and in countries without formal guidelines this reflects individual opinion. Surgical procedures were mainly performed in high volume, specialist centers with appropriate infrastructure including critical care.…”