The role of carbon ion radiotherapy for unresectable locally recurrent rectal cancer: a single institutional experience

The role of carbon ion radiotherapy for unresectable locally recurrent rectal cancer: a single institutional experience

Abstract Background Treatment for locally recurrent rectal cancer after surgery is still a challenge. With the physical and biological advantages, carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) could be a choice for these patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of CIRT for unr...

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Main Authors: Xin Cai, Yueyao Du, Zheng Wang, Ping Li, Zhan Yu, Qing Zhang, Zhen Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Carbon-ion
Rectal cancer
Pelvic radiation
Local recurrence
Particle therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-020-01653-w

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