Blood clotting tests before and after surgery for cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how cancer and surgery affect blood clotting. It may help doctors understand and prevent blood clots in patients having surgery for certain cancers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been newly diagnosed with cancer of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, esophagus, colon, rectum, or lung, or cancer that has spread to the liver
- You are planning to have surgery to remove the cancer
- You are not pregnant
- You are able to give informed consent
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