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Radiation Oncology • Gastrointestinal Cancers • Rectal Cancer • Anal Cancer • Medical Oncology
Would you treat rectal squamous cell carcinoma the same as rectal adenocarcinoma, stage for stage?
Any adjustments in terms of elective nodal coverage?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Location is everything. If the tumor approaches the anal canal, I would treat like answered above, with combined chemo/RT appropriate for squamous cell cancer of the anus. However, if the tumor starts a significant distance from the dentate line, I would consider preoperative radiation and chemother...
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Medical Oncologist at Southern Cancer Center
I agree, but in addition to location, HPV status w...
I agree, but in addition to location, HPV status w...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I have received a number of referrals from gastroenterologists for patients with “rectal SCC”. DRE usually reveals a typical mass originating in the anal canal and bridging the dentate line. I believe the “mislabeling” may occur during colonoscopy, when these are viewed by a ...
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Radiation Oncologist at Rush University Medical Center
The answers by @Chi Lin, @Krystyna D. Kiel, and @T...
The answers by @Chi Lin, @Krystyna D. Kiel, and @T...
Radiation Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton
Though not replacing a physical exam, I would thin...
Though not replacing a physical exam, I would thin...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
CRT like anal SCC
I would review carefully with pathology to make su...
Treatment of the inguinal lymph nodes without anal...