Living donor liver transplant for unresectable colon cancer spread
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at using a living donor liver transplant for people whose colon or rectal cancer has spread to the liver in a way that can’t be removed with standard surgery. It may help if you might otherwise have limited options because your liver surgery would be too risky.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver (confirmed by biopsy/pathology)
- Your liver tumor situation is not suitable for curative liver surgery because your future liver would be too small (less than 30%)
- Be considered eligible for a living donor liver transplant through the University of Rochester liver transplant program for colorectal liver metastases
- Be willing to sign informed consent to join the study
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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