Return to intended oncologic therapy after colectomy for stage III colon adenocarcinoma: Does surgical approach matter?

David T PointerSeth I FelderBenjamin D PowersSophie DessureaultJulian A SanchezIman ImaniradIbrahim SahinHao XieSamer A Naffouje

Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2023)

MIC in stage III colon cancer is associated with a shorter time to RIOT when compared to OC. Since timely initiation of ACT may influence cancer outcome, MIC may be oncologically preferable. Prospective studies are needed to assess RIOT and survival outcomes in stage III colon cancer.

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