Blood test to detect leftover cancer DNA in colorectal cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) to look for tiny bits of tumor DNA remaining after colorectal cancer surgery. It aims to see if the test can help predict whether the cancer will come back, especially in people with stage III cancer who will receive chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have colon or rectal cancer that has not spread to distant organs (stages I, II, or III).
- You must be scheduled for surgery to remove the cancer with the goal of curing it.
- If you have already had surgery, your cancer must be stage III and you must be planning to receive chemotherapy afterward.
- You cannot have a hereditary form of colorectal cancer (like Lynch syndrome) or active inflammatory bowel disease.
- If you are able to become pregnant, you must be willing to use contraception during the study.
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