Combined-modality therapy for rectal cancer: future prospects.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

The management of rectal cancer has undergone significant evolution with advances in surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. These advances have translated into improved rates of local control, survival, and quality of life. More recently, the integration of newer chemotherapeutic and targeted agents in patients with advanced colorectal cancer have led to further improvements in disease-free survival and overall survival. These agents are now being studied with radiation therapy in the neoadjuvant therapy of rectal cancer.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Czito, BG; Willett, CG; Bendell, JC

Published Date

  • September 2007

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 6 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 625 - 633

PubMed ID

  • 17945034

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1533-0028

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.3816/CCC.2007.n.030

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States