Blood Test for Colon Cancer Staging
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at a new blood test that may help doctors better understand how far colon cancer has spread. By testing a sample of your blood (taken before surgery), researchers hope to find patterns that predict the stage of cancer and help guide treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to 1 to 4 nearby lymph nodes. (This is called stage III colon cancer.)
- You have had surgery to remove the colon cancer with the goal of curing it. (You may also have had chemotherapy or radiation before or after surgery.)
- A blood sample was taken before your surgery (or before any treatment started) and is available for testing.
- Your medical records include information about your recovery and whether the cancer came back after surgery.
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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