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University of Birmingham: Clinical Trial Finds New Rectal Cancer Treatment Spares Major Surgery and Side Effects
August 24, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news:

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Clinical trial finds new rectal cancer treatment spares major surgery and side effects

CRCTU-coordinated STAR-TREC trial shows earlier-stage patients could be treated with combo of chemoradiotherapy and less invasive rectum-preserving surgery

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A new treatment for earlier-stage rectal cancer could transform how patients are treate . . .

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