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Predictive and Prognostic Molecular Biomarkers for Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Rectal Cancer.
International journal of molecular sciences - 7 Mar 2017
Dayde Delphine, Tanaka Ichidai, Jain Rekha, Tai Mei Chee, Taguchi Ayumu
Abstract excerpt
The standard of care in locally advanced rectal cancer is neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) followed by radical surgery. Response to nCRT varies among patients and pathological complete response is associated with better outcome. However, there is a lack of effective methods to select rectal cancer patients who would or would not have a benefit from nCRT. The utility of clinicopathological and radiological...
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