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Clinical and genetic factors associated with tumor response to neoadjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy, survival and recurrence risk in rectal cancer.
International journal of cancer - 1 Jul 2024
Hammarström Klara, Nunes Luís, Mathot Lucy, Mezheyeuski Artur, Lundin Emma, Korsavidou Hult Nafsika, Imam Israa, Osterlund Emerik, Sjöblom Tobias, Glimelius Bengt
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Rectal cancer poses challenges in preoperative treatment response, with up to 30% achieving a complete response (CR). Personalized treatment relies on accurate identification of responders at diagnosis. This study aimed to unravel CR determinants, overall survival (OS), and time to recurrence (TTR) using clinical and targeted sequencing data. Analyzing 402 patients undergoing preoperative treatment, tumor stage,...
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