Radiation Therapy and Rectal Cancer (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the role of radiation therapy in managing rectal cancer, detailing its applications in various types of rectal lesions. It highlights the benefits of preoperative and postoperative radiation in B2 and C rectal lesions and examines the risks associated with pelvic radiation, particularly small bowel injury. The paper also explores new technologies for preoperative classification and questions surrounding the future use of radiation therapy in combination with new chemotherapeutic agents and intraoperative radiation therapy.