Assessing the Effect of Radiotherapy in Addition to Surgery in Colon Adenocarcinomas: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Contemporary Evidence.

Ryan Anthony F Agas Lester Bryan A Co Paolo G SogonoJ C Kennetth M JacintoKelvin Ken L YuLuisa E JacominaWarren R BacorroTeresa T Sy Ortin

Published in: Journal of gastrointestinal cancer (2021)

Taking into account the limitations of the studies, our review of evidence suggests a possible role of RT in improving oncologic outcomes of select colon adenocarcinomas. Prospective studies are needed to definitively assess the value of RT for colon cancer.

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