The significance of tumour deposits in rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Tumour deposits (TDs) are a poor prognostic marker in colorectal cancer, but their significance after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy is less certain because this group of patients is excluded in most studies. Post-treatment TD might even be a sign of tumour response. No previous reviews have assessed outcomes in this group.
Source: European Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: A.C. Lord, C. Graham Mart ínez, N. D'Souza, P.H. Pucher, G. Brown, I.D. Nagtegaal Tags: Review Source Type: research
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