Rectal cancer trial suggests non-surgical treatment could replace major surgery
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Rectal cancer trial suggests non-surgical treatment could replace major surgery

27 Aug 2026 · Originally published 27 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Rectal cancer trial offers non-surgical treatment hope
A trial led by the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham has found that some early-stage rectal cancer patients can be treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy instead of invasive surgery. This approach offers a way to avoid the long-term impact of procedures like colostomy bags, providing a viable alternative for the thousands of people diagnosed with the condition each year.
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