Chemotherapy given before surgery for advanced stomach cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests giving chemotherapy through a vein and directly into the belly before surgery for advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to shrink the cancer and see if this approach improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of stomach cancer (adenocarcinoma) that has not spread to other organs.
- Your cancer cells do not have the HER2 protein (HER2-negative).
- You have not had any prior treatment for this cancer.
- Your BMI (body mass index) is between 18.5 and 40.
- You are physically capable of daily activities (WHO score 0 or 1).
- You can swallow food without severe difficulty.
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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