MRI response rate after short-course radiotherapy on rectal cancer in the elderly comorbid patient: results from a retrospective cohort study

MRI response rate after short-course radiotherapy on rectal cancer in the elderly comorbid patient: results from a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate MRI response rate and clinical outcome of short-course radiotherapy (SCRT) on rectal cancer as an alternative to chemoradiotherapy in patients where downstaging is indicated. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of a patient...

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Main Authors: T. Koëter, S. G. C. van Elderen, G. F. A. J. B. van Tilborg, J. H. W. de Wilt, D. K. Wasowicz, T. Rozema, D. D. E. Zimmerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Rectal cancer
Radiotherapy
Magnetic resonance imaging
Chemoradiotherapy
MRI
Short-course radiotherapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-020-01500-y

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