| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8228457 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The majority of elderly patients with rectal cancer in this series required early termination of treatment, treatment interruptions, or dose reductions. These data suggest that further intensification of combined modality therapy for rectal cancer should be performed with caution in elderly patients, who require aggressive supportive care to complete treatment.
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Authors
Danielle N. M.D., M.P.H., Harvey J. M.D., Ph.D., Marek Ph.D., Wendy B.A., David P. M.D., Lawrence S. M.D., Jeffrey M.D., Christopher G. M.D., Theodore S. M.D.,