Enhanced tumorocidal effect of chemotherapy with preoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer: preliminary results--EORTC 22921.

JF, Bosset; G, Calais; L, Mineur; P, Maingon; L, Radosevic-Jelic; A, Daban; E, Bardet; A, Beny; A, Briffaux; L, Collette

doi:10.1200/jco.2005.02.113

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Enhanced tumorocidal effect of chemotherapy with preoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer: preliminary results--EORTC 22921.

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Bosset JF

Calais G

Mineur L

Abstract

Purpose The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) trial evaluated the addition of chemotherapy (CT) to preoperative radiation (preop RT) and the value of postoperative CT for improving the survival in patients with T3-4 resectable rectal cancer. Patients were allocated t...

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