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The right treatments are available if the correct trials are used to show that therapy is improving.

The right treatments are available if the correct trials are used to show that therapy is improving.

Posted by on Mar 13, 2013 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This editorial article published at The Journal of Clinical Oncology, expresses experts' opinion, criticizing the current practice and design of clinical trials involving patients with rectal cancer. Some background Despite improvements in treatment options, such as the addition of the platinum-based drug Oxaliplatin to...

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Treating recurrent rectal caner that invades the pelvic area: major surgical options

Posted by on Mar 13, 2013 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article reviewed several clinical studies where radical surgical procedures have been used to treat rectal cancer that has invaded the area of the pelvis.  Some background The sacrum bone is the lowest part of the spine which sits between the hip bones.  It is made up of 5 vertebrae which are separate bones during...

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