Preoperative short-course radiotherapy in rectal cancer patients: results and prognostic factors
ConclusionsPreoperative short-course radiotherapy followed by total mesorectal excision and adjuvant chemotherapy allows to achieve excellent local control and favorable survival rates. The treatment-induced toxicity is acceptable.
Source: Journal of Radiation Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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