A multi-centre randomized controlled trial investigating Consolidation Chemotherapy with and without oxaliplatin in distal rectal cancer and Watch & Wait

Abstract Background Neoadjuvant chemoradiation(nCRT) has been considered the preferred initial treatment strategy for distal rectal cancer. Advantages of this approach include improved local control after radical surgery but also the opportunity for organ preserving strategies (Watch and Wait-WW). C...

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Main Authors: Angelita Habr-Gama, Guilherme Pagin São Julião, Cinthia D. Ortega, Bruna Borba Vailati, Sergio Araujo, Thiago Jorge, Jorge Sabbaga, Gustavo L. Rossi, Renata D’Alpino, Fabio Roberto Kater, Patricia Bailão Aguilar, Adrian Mattacheo, Rodrigo Oliva Perez, Latin American Rectal Cancer Consortium (LARCC)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-10984-2