Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Excision And Observation vs Chemoradiotherapy For Rectal Cancer (NEO-RT)

Complete Title: The NEO-RT Trial: A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Excision and Observation Versus ChemoRadioTherapy for Early Rectal Cancer
Trial Phase: III
Investigator: Stacey Cohen

This study is being done to answer the following questions: Is the chance of rectal cancer responding the same if chemotherapy alone is given before limited surgery compared to chemotherapy and radiation therapy given together before limited surgery? If radiation therapy is not given, is quality of life better?

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Keywords:
  • Rectal Cancer
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