Accomplishments in 2008 in the adjuvant treatment of rectal cancer

Gastrointest Cancer Res. 2009 Sep;3(5 Supplement 2):S8-S14.

Abstract

Overview of the Disease IncidencePrognostic FactorsCurrent General Therapy Standards Surgery(Neo) Adjuvant Radiotherapy and ChemotherapyAccomplishments During the Year Time Duration Between Radiotherapy and SurgeryHistopathology Post-Neoadjuvant TherapyMetabolic Imaging During Neoadjuvant TherapyNew Drugs in Combination with RadiotherapyNew StrategiesFuture Strategies ControversiesComments on ResearchObstacles to Progress.