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Survival in stage IIB/C compared to stage IIIA rectal cancer: an Australian experience affirming that size does matter

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies globally; however, a survival paradox has been observed unique to this malignancy. The aim of this study was to… Click to show full abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies globally; however, a survival paradox has been observed unique to this malignancy. The aim of this study was to review survival outcomes of patients diagnosed with stage II and stage III rectal cancer, to determine whether a survival paradox is present in our centre and assess for patientā€related factors that can explain the observed paradox or were predictors of prognosis.

Keywords: stage iib; rectal cancer; iib compared; cancer; stage; survival stage

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2021

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