Data-driven prognostic factors analysis and personalized follow-up strategies for post-progression survival in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after definitive chemoradiotherapy

This study fills the research gap in the influencing factors of PPS and personalized follow-up strategies for patients with locally advanced ESCC after dCRT, and provides important clinical evidence for promoting the transformation of post-recurrence management from 'experience-driven' to 'data-driven'.