Do you recommend neoadjuvant radiation or chemoradiation for patients with T1-2 N0 adenocarcinoma of the anal canal prior to APR?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
For the most part, anal adenocarcinoma is treated like rectal adenocarcinoma. Therefore, as the question is written, i.e. the patient will be getting an APR, I don't think there is enough data of a benefit for treating a T1-2 N0 adenocarcinoma with chemoradiation to justify the toxicity. ...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes followed by transanal excision if feasible