Abstract:Presently, rectal cancer requires a multimodality approach to therapy. In this scheme, radiation therapy may play an important role in increasing the local control rate, improving disease-free and overall survival rates, and protection of organ function. Many studies have been conducted to improve treatment response rates. Radiation therapy schedule is the most studied issues among them. The advantages and disadvantages of preoperative radiotherapy when compared to postoperative administration have been studie… Show more
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