Using a needle biopsy to study abdominal or pelvic tumors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial uses a special needle (TRU-Cut biopsy) to take a small tissue sample from a tumor in your abdomen or pelvis. The goal is to better understand the type of cancer and help guide your treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have a suspicious growth or spot in your abdomen or pelvis that could be cancer.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are able to carry out daily activities (your cancer center will check this with a simple scale).
- You agree to sign a consent form explaining the procedure.
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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