Surgery Timing for Colorectal Cancer Spread to Liver
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares three different surgical approaches for patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver. Researchers want to understand which surgical order works best, how it affects quality of life, and the costs involved.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (in the colon or rectum) that is still present and hasn't been removed yet
- Imaging tests (CT or MRI scans) have confirmed cancer has spread to your liver before your primary tumor is removed
- Your cancer care team has discussed your case at a multidisciplinary meeting and decided surgery could potentially cure both your original tumor and liver metastases
- You are able to understand and sign informed consent for the study
- Any other cancer spread outside the liver can be treated with curative intent (meaning doctors believe it can be removed or treated for cure)
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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