Liver surgery combo fails to show clear survival edge in advanced colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT02738606

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether removing liver tumors with surgery, along with chemotherapy, helps people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and lungs live longer compared to chemotherapy alone. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 29 participants. The results did not show a clear survival benefit from adding surgery, so the best approach remains uncertain.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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