Traditional Chinese medicine after colon cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding traditional Chinese medicine to standard chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery helps patients recover and live longer. If you are between 18 and 75 and have stage III colorectal cancer, this could be an option to discuss with your doctor.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 75 years old
- Have been diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer and had surgery to remove it
- Be willing to receive traditional Chinese medicine treatment
- Be in generally good health (able to care for yourself, expected to live at least a year)
- Have not had any prior cancer treatment like chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy
- Meet certain blood test and organ function requirements
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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