Prognostic Significance of Tumor Regression After Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy for Rectal Cancer

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Authors

Claus Rödel

Peter Martus · Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Thomas Papadoupolos · University of Rostock

L. Füzesi · Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

M. Klimpfinger · Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Rainer Fietkau · Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Torsten Liersch · University of Rostock

Abstract

In this exploratory analysis, complete (TRG 4) and intermediate pathologic response (TRG 2 + 3) suggested improved DFS after preoperative CRT. TRG assessment should be implemented in pathologic evaluation and prospectively validated in further studies.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 23, Issue 34, pp. 8688-8696

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.02.1329

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