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수술 전 항암방사선치료 · Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy · Radiotherapy
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
For locally advanced mid-to-low rectal cancer, a few weeks of radiotherapy plus chemotherapy are given first to shrink the tumor, and surgery follows. The aim is to lower local recurrence and improve the chance of keeping the anus.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Surgery is easier to complete once the tumor has shrunk; Increases the chance of keeping the anus | Chemoradiotherapy itself has side effects (diarrhea, fatigue, skin reactions and so on); The whole treatment course becomes longer |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital