Assessment Following Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer
Abstract
Abstract Over the past decade, total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) has become increasingly accepted and adopted as the initial treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer. Following TNT, treatment response is assessed using three main modalities: clinical exam, endoscopy, and imaging. In this article, we summarize the known advantages, disadvantages, and controversies associated with each method of assessment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN