Majority of patients with rectal tumor could avoid surgery

Patients with a rectal tumor could in many cases avoid surgery. This is stated in a study reported by HLN. According to the source, the results were so strong that they were published early.

Normally, a rectal tumor is treated with surgery. However, the study shows that another treatment, possibly chemotherapy or radiation, is just as effective in many cases. Specifically, this would mean that four out of five patients would not need surgery.

Experts call the results encouraging. However, they emphasize that the study has not yet been fully completed. The long-term effects of the alternative treatments are not yet fully known.

This report is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist in case of complaints.