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Anal Cancer
Research conducted at Royal Marsden Hospital has provided new information about anal cancer
April 15th, 2008
According to a study from Sutton, the United Kingdom, "The aim of this study was to evaluate the MR findings of anal carcinoma using an external pelvic phased-array coil before and after chemoradiation treatment. 15 patients with carcinoma of the anal canal underwent T-2 weighted and short-tau inversion recovery (STIR) imaging before and after chemoradiation. Images were reviewed in consensus by two radiologists." "At pre-treatment imaging, the tumour size and stage, signal intensity and infiltration of adjacent structures were recorded. MR imaging was repeated immediately after chemoradiation, every 6 months for the first year and then yearly. Tumour response was...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-04-15)
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