Adjuvant postoperative combined-modality therapy for rectal cancer Journal Article
| Author: | Minsky, B. D. |
| Article Title: | Adjuvant postoperative combined-modality therapy for rectal cancer |
| Abstract: | A number of advances have been made in the use of adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable rectal cancer. Whereas pelvic radiation therapy has been shown to increase local control in patients with clinically resectable disease, systemic chemotherapy is needed in addition to further improve local control and overall survival. In this review, the experience treating patients with clinically resectable rectal cancer in the postoperative adjuvant setting will be examined. Data from ongoing and recently completed randomized trials as well as the design of innovative phase I/II programs will be discussed. |
| Keywords: | cancer chemotherapy; controlled study; treatment outcome; aged; middle aged; survival rate; clinical trial; fluorouracil; diarrhea; multimodality cancer therapy; treatment planning; conference paper; cancer adjuvant therapy; postoperative care; combined modality therapy; antineoplastic agent; controlled clinical trial; blood toxicity; randomized controlled trial; vincristine; cancer research; vincristine sulfate; cancer control; folinate calcium; rectal neoplasms; rectum cancer; meta analysis; clinical trials; oral drug administration; levamisole; humans; human; male; female |
| Journal Title: | Oncology (Norwalk) |
| Volume: | 13 |
| Issue: | 7 Suppl. 3 |
| ISSN: | 0890-9091 |
| Publisher: | C M P Medica LLC * The Oncology Group |
| Date Published: | 1999-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 132 |
| End Page: | 135 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 10442383 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Conference Paper -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
