A systematic review of the role of carbon ion radiation therapy in recurrent rectal cancer.

Conclusion: CIRT holds immense promise in improving outcomes in locally recurrent rectal cancer. There is a need for more multi-institutional prospective clinical trials to assess the role of CIRT.
PMID: 32476538 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Acta Oncologica - May 31, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Venkatesulu BP, Giridhar P, Malouf TD, Trifletti DM, Krishnan S Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research