An international trial led by UK universities reveals chemotherapy and radiotherapy combinations may eliminate the need for surgery in early-stage rectal cancer patients.
The study was published in Lancet Oncology
Aug 24, 2026
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What's the storyA groundbreaking international clinical trial has suggested that patients with early-stage rectal cancer may be able to be treated without major surgery or the need for a colostomy bag.
The study, led by the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham and published in Lancet Oncology, explored organ-preserving treatments using chemotherapy and radiotherapy instead of surgery.
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