Lymphovascular and perineural invasion in stage II rectal cancer: a report from the Swedish colorectal cancer registry.

CONCLUSIONS: Stage II rectal cancer patients with LVI and PNI have an increased risk of recurrence which emphasizes the need to properly evaluate the role of adjuvant chemotherapy particularly in these subgroups.
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Source: Acta Oncologica - October 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Nikberg M, Chabok A, Letocha H, Kindler C, Glimelius B, Smedh K Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research