Rectal Carcinoma — IMRT-SIB and Capecitabine in Preoperative Rectal Cancer Treatment
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Preoperative Radiochemotherapy With IMRT - Simultaneous Integrated Boost in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer - BISER
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