Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3301648 | Gastroenterology Clinics of North America | 2008 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
Radiation therapy (RT) has been used to treat cancers for more than a century. Recent randomized trials have helped clarify the treatment recommendations in the use of RT for colorectal cancers. This article reviews these trials to illustrate key concepts, places these trials in perspective, and provides direction for future research.
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Authors
John M. Robertson,