Which tumour factors preclude organ preservation in patients with rectal cancer?

CONCLUSION: Sustained cCR after routine preoperative radio(chemo)therapy is unlikely in patients with (near-)circular tumour or EMVI, whereas patients with cT3cdT4, cN2, mesorectal nodes >8 mm, clinically positive lateral nodes and MRF+ should not be denied w&w.PMID:38104780 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.110054
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research