Study of extra treatment for ultra-low rectal cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) to standard chemoradiation and chemotherapy helps patients with ultra-low rectal cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not spread and can be removed with surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 75 years old.
- You must have a type of rectal cancer called adenocarcinoma that is confirmed by a biopsy.
- Your tumor must be within about 1.2 inches from the anal opening.
- You must not have had any prior treatment for rectal cancer.
- Your cancer must be at a stage where it can be removed by surgery, and not have spread to other parts of the body.
- You must be in generally good health (able to do daily activities without help).
Quick eligibility check
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