Patient-reported outcomes after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer: a systematic review.

Volume: 14, Issue: 8, Pages: 901 - 918
Published: Jul 24, 2014
Abstract
Neoadjuvant therapy followed by total mesorectal excision is standard of care for locally advanced rectal cancer. However, this approach has been previously shown to be associated with high rate of morbidity and it may have a negative effect on patients’ reported outcomes (PROs). In order to summarize findings on the effect of the neoadjuvant approach on PROs, we systematically reviewed articles published in the last five years. Thirty-five...
Paper Details
Title
Patient-reported outcomes after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer: a systematic review.
Published Date
Jul 24, 2014
Volume
14
Issue
8
Pages
901 - 918
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