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Palliative therapy

Source: Rectal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Stage IV and Recurrent Rectal Cancer / Treatment Options for Stage IV and Recurrent Rectal Cancer

Palliative radiation therapy,[11,66] chemotherapy,[13,73-78] and chemoradiation therapy [79,80] may be indicated. Palliative, endoscopically-placed stents may be used to relieve obstruction.[81]

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