Impact of Tumor Regression Grade as a Major Prognostic Factor in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy: A Proposal for a Modified Staging System

Impact of Tumor Regression Grade as a Major Prognostic Factor in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy: A Proposal for a Modified Staging System

There is ongoing debate regarding the significance of complete or near-complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for rectal cancer. This study assessed the prognostic value of the Dworak tumor regression grade (TRG) following neoadjuvant CRT and surgery primarily in patients with p...

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Main Authors: Changhoon Song, Joo-Hyun Chung, Sung-Bum Kang, Duck-Woo Kim, Heung-Kwon Oh, Hye Seung Lee, Jin Won Kim, Keun-Wook Lee, Jee Hyun Kim, Jae-Sung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
tumor regression grade
neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
rectal cancer
biomarkers
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/10/9/319

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