Concomitant radiochemotherapy in rectal tumors

Slampa, P.; Coupek, P.; Soumarová, R.; Růzicková, J.; Horová, H.

Casopis Lekaru Ceskych 141(9): 276-280

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0008-7335
PMID: 12061196
Document Number: 546029
Requirements for improved cancer control led to the testing of the combined-modality therapy for many types of cancer. This review attempts to analyse possibilities of the simultaneous application of both strategies in the treatment of rectal cancer. Postoperative radiochemotherapy has been shown to be effective in rectum carcinomas. Preoperative combined-modality therapy can ensure downstaging (T3, T4). Operation was carried out 4 to 6 weeks after the end of preoperative therapy.

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