Explore modern radiation therapy techniques for treating esophageal cancer in this informative 32-minute video lecture by Dr. Ann C. Raldow, a radiation oncologist from UCLA. Learn about the role of radiation in esophageal cancer treatment, various radiation therapy types, the patient treatment process, and common acute and late side effects. Gain insights into esophageal cancer epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, clinical presentation, and workup. Understand the treatment paradigm, radiation therapy basics, and the impact of DNA damage on cancer cells. Discover external beam radiation therapy techniques, simulation processes, and dose constraints. Explore key clinical trials and studies, including the CROSS trial, ESOPRESSO study, and ARTDECO study, which have shaped current treatment approaches. Enhance your knowledge of esophageal cancer management and the latest advancements in radiation therapy techniques.