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August 16, 2025Current OncologyOpen Access

A Review on the Evolving Role of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

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ZDZeinab DandashTMTala MobayedSTSally Temraz

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Overview

Review highlights current trends in radiation therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer, suggesting personalized treatment options.

Key Points

  • Radiation therapy's role has evolved in treating locally advanced rectal cancer, indicating a shift in treatment protocols.
  • Recent studies show varied approaches to radiation therapy, with some recommending its omission while others advocate for higher doses.
  • This review analyzes literature on radiation therapy's integration within multimodal treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer.
  • Individual patient factors significantly influence the selection of the most appropriate treatment protocol for locally advanced rectal cancer.

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Dandash et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a366b20a429f797332cf0fhttps://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol32080443
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