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Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer

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Willett, CG; Czito, BG
Published in: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery
December 1, 2008

Significant advances have been made in the treatment of rectal cancer patients. Phase III studies have demonstrated the efficacy of neoadjuvant and adjuvant radiation therapy and chemotherapy in improving the outcome of patients with locally advanced disease. Data from the randomized German CAO/ARO/AIO-94 trial of preoperative versus postoperative chemoradiation has established the foundation for the use of preoperative chemoradiation in the treatment of patients with clinical stage II and III rectal cancer. Phase III studies are now examining innovative strategies of chemotherapy and targeted agents with radiation therapy. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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1043-1489

Publication Date

December 1, 2008

Volume

19

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4

Start / End Page

197 / 202

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  • Surgery
 

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Willett, C. G., & Czito, B. G. (2008). Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 19(4), 197–202. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.scrs.2008.09.003
Willett, C. G., and B. G. Czito. “Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer.” Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery 19, no. 4 (December 1, 2008): 197–202. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.scrs.2008.09.003.
Willett CG, Czito BG. Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2008 Dec 1;19(4):197–202.
Willett, C. G., and B. G. Czito. “Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer.” Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, vol. 19, no. 4, Dec. 2008, pp. 197–202. Scopus, doi:10.1053/j.scrs.2008.09.003.
Willett CG, Czito BG. Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2008 Dec 1;19(4):197–202.
Journal cover image

Published In

Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery

DOI

ISSN

1043-1489

Publication Date

December 1, 2008

Volume

19

Issue

4

Start / End Page

197 / 202

Related Subject Headings

  • Surgery