Neo-adjuvant chemoradiotherapy in advanced rectal carcinoma: a note of caution
Fanning, D.M.; Prichard, R.S.; Roche-Nagle, G.; McNamara, D.; Deasy, J.
Irish Medical Journal 101(9): 284-285
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0332-3102 PMID: 19051619 Document Number: 621032
Rectal cancer remains a major source of morbidity and mortality with its prognosis relating directly to the initial stage of the disease at presentation. This report highlights the potentially serious morbidity and mortality, which may be associated with neo-adjuvant chemoradiotherapy in advanced rectal cancer, emphasising the need for thorough discussion with patients on the risks and benefits of such treatment.
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