Randomized trial: Short-course radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy before total mesorectal excision (TME) improve outcomes vs. traditional approach in locally advanced rectal cancer

Short-course radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy before total mesorectal excision (TME) versus preoperative chemoradiotherapy, TME, and optional adjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer (RAPIDO): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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New online: phase 3 RAPIDO trial: Short-course #radiotherapy followed by #chemotherapy before total mesorectal excision (TME) vs standard of care in locally advanced #rectalcancer https://t.co/bTgUC6Lo39 #crcsm pic.twitter.com/Iu3HbQ1xjG

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