Chemotherapy before surgery for blocked colon cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with colon cancer that caused a blockage and needed a temporary colostomy. It aims to improve outcomes compared to standard treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a colostomy to relieve a blockage from colon cancer.
- Your cancer is a stable type called MSS or pMMR (not MSI-high).
- You are healthy enough for daily activities (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- Your cancer has not spread to other organs like the lungs or liver.
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation 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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