Effect of short-course radiotherapy followed by oxaliplatin-based consolidation chemotherapy on organ preservation in locally advanced rectal cancer.

Chun-Kai LiaoYa-Ting KuoYu-Jen HsuYih-Jong ChernYen-Lin YuYueh-Chen LinPao-Shiu HsiehJy-Ming ChiangChien-Yuh YehJeng-Fu You

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2023)

SCRT followed by oxaliplatin-based consolidation chemotherapy is safe and effective for tumor downstaging in LARC, further improving the sphincter preservation rate.

Keyphrases

locally advanced
rectal cancer
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
squamous cell carcinoma
phase ii study
radiation therapy
clinical trial
early stage