Study of how chemoradiation affects quality of life
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This observational study follows people with esophageal cancer to see how their quality of life changes after chemoradiation. It does not change your treatment, but it may help doctors better understand what to expect during and after therapy.
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Who can take part
- You have confirmed esophageal cancer (either squamous cell or adenocarcinoma).
- Your cancer has not spread to distant sites (supraclavicular lymph nodes can still be present).
- Your care team plans curative (aimed at cure) chemoradiation using cisplatin/5-FU or carboplatin/paclitaxel.
- You are age 18 or older and can give written consent.
- You can complete quality-of-life questionnaires as asked by your care team.
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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