The significance of mucin pools following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer.

Ian S ReynoldsDeborah A McNamaraElaine W KayBrian O'NeillJoseph DeasyJohn P Burke

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2018)

The presence of mucin pools following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer represents a surrogate marker of response to treatment and downstaging and is associated with improved survival.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy