Value of intra-tumor heterogeneity evaluated by diffusion-weighted MRI for predicting pathological stages and therapeutic responses to chemoradiotherapy in lower rectal cancer

Conclusion: Intra-tumor heterogeneity on DWI corresponded with stromal pathological heterogeneity. It is useful for predicting T3 or deeper tumor invasion, pathological N(+), and the therapeutic effects of pCRT.

Source: Journal of Cancer - July 2, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Michihiro Kudou, Masayoshi Nakanishi, Yoshiaki Kuriu, Yasutoshi Murayama, Tomohiro Arita, Mitsuo Kishimoto, Eiichi Konishi, Mariko Goto, Kei Yamada, Eigo Otsuji Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research