Partial liver transplant for colon or rectal cancer spread to liver
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether transplanting part of the liver can help people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver but cannot be removed with surgery. It also aims to make sure the cancer is limited mainly to the liver and that you are healthy enough for major treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have confirmed colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver (liver metastases).
- Your liver tumors cannot be fully removed with liver surgery.
- Scans done within the last month should show the cancer is only in the liver, with no other spread—except you may have 1–3 small, operable lung spots under 15 mm.
- For rectal cancer, an MRI of the pelvis within the last month should show no local recurrence.
- You must have had at least 8 weeks of chemotherapy before joining.
- You must be medically fit: good activity level (ECOG 0–1) and blood tests within required limits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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