Effect of treatment sequence on survival in stage IV rectal cancer with synchronous and potentially resectable liver metastases.

Mohammad GhiaslooHasan KahyaSamuel Van LangenhoveJulien GrammensMaaike VierstraeteGiammauro BerardiRoberto I TroisiWim Ceelen

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2019)

In stage IV rectal cancer with SLM, either the BFA or the LFA result in similar long-term outcomes. Treatment should be tailored according to clinicopathological variables.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
liver metastases
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
combination therapy
radiation therapy