Surgical Resection of the Primary Tumor in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Without Metastasectomy Is Associated With Improved Overall Survival Compared With Chemotherapy/Radiation Therapy Alone
CONCLUSIONS: Surgical resection of the primary tumor without metastasectomy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer is associated with improved survival as compared with chemotherapy/radiation therapy alone. Additional research is necessary to determine which patients may benefit from this intervention.
Source: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Contributions: Colorectal/Anal Neoplasia Source Type: research
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