Novel Radiation Approaches for the Treatment of Rectal Cancer: Where Are We Now?

This article will explore recent innovations and novel approaches involving radiation therapy to address these issues, including the use of intensity- modulated radiation therapy, avoidance of radical resection with the use of chemoradiation alone, total neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the selective use of chemoradiation, and the use of local excision approaches following neoadjuvant treatment. Although many of these novel strategies appear promisin g, data from prospective randomized trials will be necessary before implementation into standard practice.
Source: Current Colorectal Cancer Reports - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research