Liver transplant for liver cancer with bile duct tumor thrombus
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study is looking at whether a liver transplant can help people who have liver cancer that has spread into the bile ducts, which are the tubes that carry bile from the liver. We want to see if this surgery is safe and how well it works for these patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with liver cancer that has spread into the bile ducts, and your doctor has already decided you need a liver transplant.
- You must be healthy enough to have the surgery.
- You must not have cancer that has spread to distant parts of your body (like the lungs or bones).
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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