March 2006 (v1)
Journal article
PURPOSE: The main treatment for resectable rectal cancer T2-T4 N0-N2 M0 is surgery. The benefit of preoperative or postoperative radiation therapy can be analyzed in terms of improvement of local control, sphincter preservation, and survival weighted against increased toxicity. METHODS: Only randomized trials can provide strong evidence of a...
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