Surgery for penile cancer: comparing two groin lymph node removal approaches
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of removing lymph nodes in the groin to treat or prevent the spread of penile cancer. It looks at which surgery might be safer and more effective for patients with early to moderate stage disease.
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Who can take part
- You must be a man aged 18 or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with a type of penile cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.
- You need to have surgery to remove lymph nodes in the groin, either to prevent or treat cancer spread.
- Your cancer must be at a certain stage (explained by your doctor) and not have spread to distant organs.
- You must be healthy enough for surgery, with adequate blood cell counts, liver, and kidney function.
- You should not have had major surgery or radiation in the groin or pelvic area before, and must not be receiving chemotherapy for penile cancer.
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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