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This study looks at whether a combination of radiation and chemotherapy can cure low rectal cancer, allowing patients to avoid surgery. About 108 people with early-stage rectal tumors will receive this treatment and be followed for two years to see if the cancer stays away. The g…

This study compares giving chemotherapy before surgery (3 cycles) to the standard approach of surgery followed by 8 cycles of chemo in 250 people with locally advanced colon cancer. The goal is to see if the pre-surgery chemo can reduce or eliminate the need for post-surgery chem…

This study looks at whether adding tocotrienol (a compound related to vitamin E) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can help control metastatic colorectal cancer better and cause fewer side effects. About 83 adults with advanced colon or rectal cancer will be randomly assig…

This study tests whether a blood test can help avoid unnecessary follow-up exams for women who had a suspicious mammogram. About 1,200 women in Denmark will give blood samples to see if certain markers can rule out breast cancer. The goal is to make screening more accurate and re…

This study tests whether an internet-based cognitive therapy program, guided by a therapist, can reduce fear of cancer recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors. About 200 Danish adults who completed treatment for colorectal cancer without recurrence will participate. The program…

This study looks at why orthokeratology (OrthoK) lenses control nearsightedness (myopia) better in some children than others. Researchers will measure protein levels in 20 children who have used the lenses for at least 6 months. The goal is to find biological clues that could hel…

This study involves 615 patients with severe hip or knee osteoarthritis who are eligible for joint replacement surgery. Researchers want to see if using a shared decision-making tool during doctor visits helps patients make more informed choices and feel more satisfied with their…

This study tests a tool called a Patient Decision Aid that helps lung cancer patients and their doctors work together to choose the right radiation dose. About 40 adults with lung tumors near the chest wall will use this tool during their consultation. The goal is to see if it in…