Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. In colorectal cancer, radiation therapy is used in combination with surgery and chemotherapy to treat the tumor and reduce the risk of recurrence. It is an important tool in the fight against colorectal cancer, as it can effec…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. In colorectal cancer, radiation therapy is used in combination with surgery and chemotherapy to treat the tumor and reduce the risk of recurrence. It is an important tool in the fight against colorectal cancer, as it can effectively shrink or destroy tumors, slow the growth of cancer cells, and reduce the risk of recurrence. Radiation therapy can also be used to reduce pain and improve the quality of life for people with advanced colorectal cancer. It can also be used to relieve symptoms caused by the cancer and improve the patient’s overall health. Radiation therapy is an invaluable and critical part of the treatment of colorectal cancer, and it is important to discuss with a healthcare professional to decide if it is right for you.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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