Guest Episode on Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer with Simon Richards
From First Incision by Amanda Nikolic
February 15, 2024 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 19
About this episode
This episode features Dr. Simon Richards discussing Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer.
For this guest episode we are joined by Dr Simon Richards, as colorectal surgeon from Christchurch New Zealand. This episode is a masterclass in Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer. We cover: - the traditional paradigm of rectal cancer management and how it's progressed to where we are now - what is TNT - what is 'watch and wait' and 'organ preservation' - the main three trials you need to know! - some cases and why you might consider different approaches for different patients...
People in this episode
Host: Amanda Nikolic
Guest: Dr Simon Richards
Topics covered
- Total Neoadjuvant Therapy
- Rectal Cancer
- Colorectal Surgery
- Cancer Management
- Organ Preservation
Keywords
- Total Neoadjuvant Therapy
- TNT
- Rectal Cancer
- Colorectal Surgery
- Watch and Wait
- Organ Preservation
- Cancer Trials
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Christchurch New Zealand
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