Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects, new research indicates. That information could be extremely ...

Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients have a ...

Findings can save some lower-risk patients surgery after chemo, radiation. (HealthDay News) — Restaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can predict organ preservation and survival with rectal cancer, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . MRI can help determine which individuals with rectal cancer may not need surgery following neoadjuvant therapy.

An MRI exam can identify residual disease and predict rectal patient outcomes, making it a useful resource to identify patients suitable for a watch-and-wait protocol, according to a study published ...

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued today an updated clinical guideline for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. This ...

MRI can predict the risk of rectal cancer reccurring or spreading for patients who have undergone chemotherapy and radiation, new research indicates. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many ...

“No one wants to get surgery if they can avoid it. Now we have a powerful tool to help patients and their doctors predict who would benefit from surgery after initial chemotherapy and radiation and ...