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Rectal Cancer, Version 2.2018, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology
Summary
The NCCN Guidelines for Rectal Cancer offer strategies for localized disease management. These guidelines emphasize patient selection for multimodality therapy, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, to achieve curative intent.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) provides evidence-based guidelines for cancer care.
- Rectal cancer management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rectal Cancer.
- To detail the management of localized rectal cancer.
Main Methods:
- Guidelines development based on expert consensus and evidence review.
- Focus on diagnosis, staging, and treatment sequencing for localized rectal cancer.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive strategies for rectal cancer care, including diagnosis, staging, and surveillance.
- Emphasis on multimodality therapy (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery) for localized disease.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to NCCN Guidelines ensures optimal, evidence-based rectal cancer treatment.
- Careful patient selection is crucial for successful curative-intent therapy in localized rectal cancer.
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