Lymph node patterns in left colon and rectal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how colon and rectal cancer on the left side spreads to nearby lymph nodes (No.253). It is for people who have had laparoscopic surgery and whose cancer is still only in the colon or rectum. The goal is to better understand these patterns to help guide future treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had laparoscopic surgery for left-sided colon, sigmoid, or rectal cancer.
- The cancer type is adenocarcinoma (the most common type).
- Your cancer has not spread to other organs (no metastases).
- You have not had colorectal cancer before.
- You have not had multiple previous abdominal or pelvic surgeries.
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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