A 72-year-old man was found to have an anterior rectal cancer at 2 cm from the anal verge. A CT scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis showed no evidence of metastatic disease. An MR scan of pelvis showed an anterior tumour abutting the prostate gland, radiologically staged as a T3, N1, M0 cancer. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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Given the tumor's proximity to the prostate and its classification as T3, N1, M0, long-course chemoradiation is the most appropriate next step to reduce tumor size and address local nodal disease before considering surgical options.

A 72-Year-Old Man Was Found to Have an Anterior Rectal