Re-irradiation for Pelvic Recurrences in Rectal Cancer Patients (Re-RAD-I)
Rectal Cancer, Recurrence, Radiation Toxicity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rectal Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Locally recurrent rectal cancer Previous pelvic RT for rectal cancer and surgery Potentially resectable by MRI and palpation by MDT evaluation Absence of non-resectable distant metastases by PET-CT Age ≥ 18 Adequate organ function Acceptable bowel and bladder function Acceptance for TR sampling Exclusion Criteria: Central small recurrences deemed immediate resectable Previous radiotherapy <12 month prior to recurrence Non-resectable systemic or regional disease Unable to undergo MRI or PET-CT Medical comorbidities precluding radical surgery
Sites / Locations
- Aarhus University Hospital
- Oslo University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Single
Re-irradiation consisting of hyperfractionated IMRT, 40.8 Gy in 1.2 fractions twice daily 5/7 days weekly, with oral capecitabine 825 mg/m2 BID on radiotherapy treatment days. Re-staging performed 4-6 weeks after the last dose, followed by surgery, when feasible.