Long-term effects and quality of life after treatment for rectal cancer

Author(s):
Wiltink, L.M.
Published
2017
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

In this thesis long-term effects and quality of life after treatment for rectal cancer are evaluated. Long-term data were assessed from the TME trial. In this trial 1530 Dutch patients with rectal cancer were included between 1996 and 1999. These patients were randomly assigned to total mesorectal excision (TME) or to short-course preoperative radiotherapy (5x5 Gy) followed by TME surgery.

Quality of lifeRectal cancerAdverse eventsTME surgeryRadiotherapy
Defense date
2017-03-08
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Marijnen, C.A.M.
Advisor(s)
Nout, R.A.
Committee member(s)
Velde, C.J.H. van de; Haes, J.C.J.M. de; Sebag-Montefiore, D.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Medicine, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/46445
ISBN(s)
9789090301457