Adjuvant radiation therapy for adenocarcinoma of the rectum.
This article reviews the indications and techniques for adjuvant radiation therapy for rectal cancer. Adjuvant radiation therapy can significantly reduce the risk of local recurrence for rectal cancer.
Fleshman
J W
JW
Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Myerson
R J
RJ
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome