Chemoradiotherapy (CRT, CRTx) is the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to treat cancer. Synonyms include radiochemotherapy (RCTx, RT-CT) and chemoradiation. Chemoradiotherapy as neoadjuvant therapy before surgery has been shown to be effective in various cancers. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemoradiotherapy
(ke″mo-ra″de-o-ther´ә-pe) combined modality therapy using chemotherapy and radiotherapy, designed to reduce the need for surgery by maximizing the interaction between the radiation and the therapeutic agent or agents. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Chemoradiotherapy: The combination of simultaneous chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Chemoradiotherapy before surgery has been found to reduce the risk of local recurrence of rectal cancer. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=39967