Surgery plan for RAS-mutant colon cancer liver metastases
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies an approach to surgically removing liver metastases from colon (or rectal) cancer that has an RAS gene mutation (KRAS or NRAS). If you qualify, you would be evaluated for whether a “complete” (R0) liver operation is planned and technically possible, aiming to improve cancer control by how the liver is cut.
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Who can take part
- You have colon or rectal cancer with an RAS gene mutation (KRAS or NRAS)
- Your cancer has spread to the liver (liver metastases), possibly in more than one spot
- Your doctors plan a complete liver tumor removal where no cancer is expected to be left behind (R0 resection)
- Surgery to remove the liver tumors is considered technically possible in your situation
- You are 18 years or older and can give written consent
- You do not have cancer outside the liver (no extrahepatic metastases)
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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