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Long-term results of a randomized trial comparing preoperative short-course radiotherapy with preoperative conventionally fractionated chemoradiation for rectal cancer

British journal of surgery · 2006 · Vol. 93(10) · pp. 1215–1223
Krzysztof BujkoMarek P. NowackiAnna Nasierowska‐GuttmejerWojciech MichalskiMarek BębenekMariusz Kryj

Abstract

Neoadjuvant chemoradiation did not increase survival, local control or late toxicity compared with short-course radiotherapy alone.

Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesMedicineRadiation therapyChemoradiotherapySurgeryToxicityColorectal cancerRandomized controlled trialFluorouracilChemotherapyBolus (digestion)

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Combined Modality TherapyHumansNeoplasm StagingPreoperative CareRectal NeoplasmsSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeChemotherapy, AdjuvantRadiotherapy, AdjuvantDose Fractionation, RadiationNeoadjuvant Therapy

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  • Komitet Badań Naukowych
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