Chemotherapy through a catheter for advanced colorectal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests giving chemotherapy directly into the artery that feeds the tumor, which may help control advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It is for people who have not yet had other treatments and whose main tumor is in the colon or rectum.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have colorectal cancer that is confirmed by a biopsy and has grown into nearby tissues (T4) but cannot be removed by surgery.
- If the cancer has spread to your liver, the liver tumors must be smaller than the main tumor in the colon or rectum.
- You have not had chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiation for this cancer before.
- Your overall health is good, as shown by blood tests and a performance status of 0, 1, or 2.
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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