Excluding external iliac node irradiation during neoadjuvant radiotherapy decreases lower intestinal toxicity without compromising efficacy in T4b rectal cancer patients with tumours involving the anterior structures

ConclusionsExclusion of the EIN from the CTV in T4b rectal cancer with anterior structure invasion could reduce lower intestinal toxicity without compromising oncological outcomes. These results need further evaluation in future studies.
Source: Hormones and Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research