Publications by authors named "Savvas Rossides"
Clin Transl Radiat Oncol
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of combining short course radiotherapy (SCRT) with contact X-Ray brachytherapy (CXB) for organ preservation in early stage rectal cancer patients, especially those unable to undergo chemotherapy.
- Analyzing data from 258 patients across five centers in the UK and Sweden, the results showed a high rate of complete clinical response, with 70% in the radiotherapy alone group and 97% after local excision, along with a low local relapse rate.
- The findings indicate that this treatment approach provides good palliative results and helps patients remain stoma-free, emphasizing the need for further research on quality of life post-treatment.
