Gender differences in stage at diagnosis and preoperative radiotherapy in patients with rectal cancer

Gender differences in stage at diagnosis and preoperative radiotherapy in patients with rectal cancer

Abstract Background Few studies have examined gender differences in the clinical management of rectal cancer. We examine differences in stage at diagnosis and preoperative radiotherapy in rectal cancer patients. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted in 22 hospitals in Spain including 770...

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Main Authors: Cristina Sarasqueta, Mª Victoria Zunzunegui, José María Enríquez Navascues, Arrate Querejeta, Carlos Placer, Amaia Perales, Nerea Gonzalez, Urko Aguirre, Marisa Baré, Antonio Escobar, José María Quintana, on behalf of the REDISSEC-CARESS/CCR Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Rectal Cancer
Gender
Tumor staging
Adjuvant radiotherapy
Delayed diagnosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-020-07195-4

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