Combined chemo- and radiotherapy vs. radiotherapy alone in the treatment of primary, nonresectable adenocarcinoma of the rectum.

Frykholm, G J

Combined chemo- and radiotherapy vs. radiotherapy alone in the treatment of primary, nonresectable adenocarcinoma of the rectum. [electronic resource] - International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics Jun 2001 - 427-34 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0360-3016

10.1016/s0360-3016(01)01479-1 doi


Adenocarcinoma--drug therapy
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols--adverse effects
Combined Modality Therapy
Disease-Free Survival
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Fluorouracil--administration & dosage
Humans
Leucovorin--administration & dosage
Male
Methotrexate--administration & dosage
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy--adverse effects
Rectal Neoplasms--drug therapy
Survival Rate