Randomized Controlled Trial of Neoadjuvant Short-Course Radiotherapy Followed by Consolidation Chemotherapy Versus Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Comparison of Overall Response Rates

ConclusionsSCRT followed by three cycles of CAPOX chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting is comparable to LCCRT in terms of tumour response. This may be a better alternative regimen with fewer treatment interruptions in a resource-limited setting.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research