Predictors of pathological complete response following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer

Conclusion: Older age, longer interval between NACRT and surgery, node-negative disease and favorable tumor grade help in achieving better pCR rates. Awareness of these variables can be valuable in counseling patients regarding prognosis and treatment options.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research