Short course radiotherapy versus radiochemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancers in the elderly (UNICANCER PRODIGE 42/GERICO 12 study): Quality of life and comprehensive geriatric assessment

CONCLUSION: Short course radiotherapy achieves better results in terms of Quality of Life and preservation of autonomy in patients aged ≥75 treated for locally advanced rectal cancer.PMID:38341097 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2024.110144

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Eric Fran çois Nicolas Magn é Rabia Boulahssass Philippe Ronchin Virginie Huguenet Blandine De Lavigerie Elodie Nouhaud Catherine Cattenoz Isabelle Martel-Lafay Catherine Terret Pascal Artru Pierre Clavere Achille Tchalla V éronique Vendrely Sophie Duc Source Type: research