title: Role of radiation therapy in rectal cancer.
abstract: The advantages and disadvantages of radiation therapy as an adjuvant to surgical resection in potentially curable rectal cancers is summarized by the authors, who are participating in clinical trials to evaluate results.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008722:Methods; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010166:Palliative Care; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000033:anatomy & histology