Partial vs total stomach removal for upper stomach cancer after chemo
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This trial compares two types of surgery for upper stomach cancer after chemotherapy or radiation. It aims to see if removing only part of the stomach (proximal gastrectomy) works as well as removing the whole stomach (total gastrectomy) to help you recover better.
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Who can take part
- You must have a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma (a type of stomach cancer) in the upper part of your stomach that has not spread to other organs.
- Your doctor must plan to give you chemotherapy or radiation before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy).
- You cannot have received any prior treatment for this cancer (like chemo, radiation, or immunotherapy).
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old and in good enough health to undergo surgery and anesthesia (ECOG score 0 or 1, meaning you can do your daily activities).
- Your blood counts, liver, and kidney function must be within a safe range, and your heart must pump well (LVEF ≥ 50%).
- If you are able to have children, you must agree to use birth control during the study and for 4 months after.
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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