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Keywords: rectal cancer, MRI, mesorectal excision, Paediatric drugs, pathologist, preoperative concurrent chemoradiation, .

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The modern approach to managing locally advanced rectal cancer

The modern approach to managing locally advanced rectal cancer

The traditional approach to managing locally advanced rectal cancer has shifted to the concept of total mesorectal excision and the use of MRI for local staging and selecting patients for multimodal therapy. This case report highlights the key role of the pathologist, the benefits of preoperative concurrent chemoradiation and the importance of multidisciplinary discussion.

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