Can seniors handle colon cancer chemo? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT02978612

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at how well people aged 75 and older with stage III colon cancer handle chemotherapy after surgery. Researchers measured changes in daily living activities, side effects, and quality of life. The goal is to better identify which older patients can benefit from chemotherapy without major decline.

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Locations

  • Oslo University Hospital

    Oslo, Norway

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