Lymph node spread in colorectal cancer (DIAMOND study)
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at where colorectal cancer spreads to lymph nodes in patients who had a specific type of surgery. It aims to learn more about the pattern of spread to help guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a type of colorectal cancer called adenocarcinoma.
- You had surgery to remove the cancer along with a full set of nearby lymph nodes (D3 dissection).
- Your cancer has not spread to distant organs, either before or within six months after surgery.
- You do not have a history of other cancers, serious immune disorders, or inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
- You had non-emergency surgery and your medical records are complete.
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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