Chemotherapy before surgery for elderly stomach cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two approaches for elderly patients with stage III stomach cancer: getting chemotherapy before surgery versus having surgery right away. The goal is to see if starting with chemo improves outcomes and helps patients tolerate treatment better.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of stomach cancer called adenocarcinoma that is not blocking food from passing through.
- Your cancer is at stage III, meaning it has grown into deeper layers or nearby lymph nodes but has not spread to distant parts of the body.
- You are generally able to care for yourself and are up and about more than half the day.
- Your heart, kidneys, liver, blood counts, and lungs are healthy enough to handle chemotherapy and surgery.
- You have not received chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery for stomach cancer before.
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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