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Localised rectal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

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Last updated: 1st Sep 2025
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Localised rectal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up - European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)


This ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline provides key recommendations for managing localised rectal cancer.

The guideline covers imaging and diagnosis, staging and risk assessment, treatment and follow-up.

Algorithms for the management of local and locally advanced disease are provided.

The authors comprise a multidisciplinary group of experts from different institutions and countries.

Recommendations are based on available scientific data and the authors’ collective expert opinion.


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