Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer Achieves Satisfactory Tumour Regression and Local Recurrence – Result of a Dedicated Multi-disciplinary Approach from a South Asian Centre

Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer Achieves Satisfactory Tumour Regression and Local Recurrence – Result of a Dedicated Multi-disciplinary Approach from a South Asian Centre

Abstract Background Pre-operative long-course chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for rectal cancer has resulted in improvement in rates of restorative rectal resection and local recurrence by inducing tumour downstaging and downsizing. Total mesorectal excision (TME) is a standardised surgical technique of low...

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Main Authors: Raeed Deen, Dileepa S Ediriweera, Suchintha Thillakaratne, Janaki Hewavissenthi, Sumudu K Kumarage, Pramodh C. Chandrasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Rectal cancer
Chemoradiation
Tumour regression
Local recurrence
Lymph node harvest
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-10769-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-10769-7

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