Five major advances in anal and rectal cancer treatment with radiotherapy

Five major advances in anal and rectal cancer treatment with radiotherapy

Fiive pivotal studies presented at ESTRO 2025, the annual congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, showcase how radiotherapy is reshaping anal and rectan cancers treatment approaches. From reduced-dose treatments to cutting-edge combinations with immunotherapy and chemotherapy, these innovations offer safer, more effective, and organ-preserving alternatives to traditional surgery.