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This section describes treatments for rectal cancer, including when they are used, how they are given, and possible side effects.
General information on treatment for rectal cancer
Information on chemotherapy as a treatment for rectal cancer
Information about chemoradiotherapy (a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy) as a treatment for rectal cancer
Information about research into, and clinical trials of, treatments for rectal cancer
Information about surgery as a treatment for rectal cancer
Information on radiotherapy as a treatment for rectal cancer
Information on biological therapies as a treatment for rectal cancer
Information on what happens once treatment for rectal cancer is completed
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