Radiation before surgery reduces quality of life for rectal cancer patients
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 10:08
in Health & Medicine
The use of a short one week course of radiation before surgery for rectal cancer leads to a reduced risk of recurrence but with some impairment in quality of life for sexual and bowel function, according to an international study presented 22 September 2008, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 50th Annual Meeting in Boston...
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