title: Some points of interest in the management of rectal cancer.
abstract: The author presents the surgeon's viewpoint in the management of rectal cancer outlining the possible contribution of early detection, precise pre-operative evaluation of the tumour extension and the necessity to provide a form of curative and radical treatment while given the best possible quality of life.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hubens
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D011379:Prognosis; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents