New radiotherapy may reduce need for surgery in rectal cancer patients
A new radiotherapy technique targeting tumor surfaces is being used at Tays to potentially avoid major surgery and stoma placement in rectal cancer patients. The method aims to destroy the tumor effectively.
This may benefit rectal cancer patients by reducing surgical interventions, though evidence is preliminary and based on early implementation.
Treatment method
The technique involves delivering a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor surface, focusing on destroying the cancerous tissue.
Current use
Tays has begun offering this treatment as part of its approach to treating rectal cancer, with the goal of minimizing the need for surgery.
Common questions
What is the goal of this new radiotherapy?
The goal is to destroy the tumor so that patients may avoid major surgery and the need for a stoma.
Is this treatment widely available?
It is currently being offered at Tays, but it is not yet clear if it will be adopted more broadly.
Sources
- Novel radiotherapy may save increasingly many rectal cancer patients from surgery and a stoma MedicalXpress · medicalxpress.com
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