Chemo and radiation may harm fertility in young colorectal cancer patients – study aims to find out how

NCT ID NCT04812912

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how chemotherapy and radiation therapy affect the reproductive and sexual health of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a young age (under 40 for women, under 50 for men). Researchers will track hormone levels and sexual health over time to better understand the impact on fertility. The goal is to help doctors and patients make more informed decisions about treatment and family planning.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge

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    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

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    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Suffolk - Commack

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    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

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    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

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    Rockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester

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    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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