Controversial issues in radiotherapy for rectal cancer: a systematic review
Radiation Oncology Journal
;
: 295-305, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-52743
ABSTRACT
The role of radiotherapy (RT) as an adjuvant to surgical options in the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer has been established as it reduces local recurrence when combined with surgical resection and enhances survival when used in multidisciplinary treatment. However, many issues need to be addressed; some of these can render RT unnecessary, whereas others can reveal a new role of RT in rectal cancer. This review will discuss not only the basic role of RT but also the associated but controversial issues in detail in an attempt to find answers and determine future directions for the next decade.
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Main subject:
Radiotherapy
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Rectal Neoplasms
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Recurrence
Type of study:
Systematic reviews
Language:
English
Journal:
Radiation Oncology Journal
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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