Randomized Clinical Trials in Colon and Rectal Cancer.

Randomized Clinical Trials in Colon and Rectal Cancer. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2017 Oct;26(4):689-704 Authors: Iqbal A, George TJ Abstract Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for colon and rectal cancers. Colon cancer outcomes have improved with laparoscopic techniques, enhanced recovery pathways, and adjuvant chemotherapy. Adjuvant 5-fluorouracil with or without oxaliplatin in stage III and possibly high-risk stage II colon cancer is associated with improved survival. Multimodality management of rectal cancer continues to evolve; total mesorectal excision is the cornerstone. Oncologic results do not support the use of laparoscopic resection in rectal cancer. Preoperative short- or long-course radiation for stage II or III rectal cancer is the standard of care. Long course chemoradiation is recommended for bulky tumors. PMID: 28923225 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Surg Oncol Clin N Am Source Type: research