Surgery timing for bowel and liver tumors
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares different orders of surgery for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It looks at which approach gives better outcomes, quality of life, and value for money.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have colorectal cancer (bowel or rectal)
- You have cancer that has spread to the liver, found on a scan before any bowel surgery
- You have not yet had surgery to remove the bowel tumor at the time of joining
- Your doctors have discussed your case in a team meeting and plan to treat both the bowel and liver tumors with the goal to cure you
- If the cancer has spread elsewhere, those spots are treatable
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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