Research recommendations coming out of this guidance NICE encourages further research into low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB) for early-stage rectal cancer. Research should clearly describe details of patient selection and treatment intent. It should document adjunctive treatments and subsequent procedures. Outcomes should include local recurrence, survival, disease-free survival and quality of life. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.
NICE encourages further research into low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB) for early-stage rectal cancer. Research should clearly describe details of patient selection and treatment intent. It should document adjunctive treatments and subsequent procedures. Outcomes should include local recurrence, survival, disease-free survival and quality of life. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.