D. Sohal, Weijing Sun
2012.11.1European Oncology and Haematology
tlooto Summary
The preoperative management of locally advanced rectal cancer has evolved over the years to establish fluoropyrimidine-based chemoradiation as the usual standard of care, and the advent of newer agents for treatment of colorectal cancer is being evaluated.
Abstract
The preoperative management of locally advanced rectal cancer has evolved over the years to establish fluoropyrimidine-based chemoradiation as the usual standard of care. With the advent of newer agents – chemotherapeutic and biologic – for treatment of colorectal cancer, their role in this setting is being evaluated as well. This review is focusing on up-to-date data and studies regarding preoperative treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer.
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SOHAL, D.; SUN, Weijing. Preoperative treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer. European Oncology and Haematology, 2012, 08: 224–227.