Rectal cancer patients may avoid surgery with new combo therapy
NCT ID NCT04864067
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a treatment plan for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Instead of the usual surgery, patients received a short course of radiation followed by chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this approach could lead to a complete response that lasts over a year, allowing patients to avoid surgery. 39 adults with stage II or III rectal cancer participated. The results may offer a way to control the disease without an operation.
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Locations
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Complejo Asistencial Doctor Sótero del Rio
Santiago, RM, Chile
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Hospital La Florida
Santiago, RM, Chile
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Hospital Padre Hurtado
Santiago, RM, Chile
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