The aim of this study is to define the impact of preoperative short course radiotherapy (SCRT) on the number of both retrieved and positive LN and to evaluate the influence of the number of LN retrieved on survival.
Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) Gene Variations and Susceptibility of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality. Previous studies demonstrated increased telomerase activity in colorectal cancer tissue and suggested a prognostic value for patients with colorectal carcinoma.