Chemo-First approach aims to save rectums in early cancer trial
NCT ID NCT03259035
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested giving chemotherapy before a less invasive surgery for early rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could allow patients to keep their rectum instead of needing major surgery. 58 people took part, and the treatment was considered successful if at least 65% could avoid removing the rectum.
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Locations
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BCCA - Vancouver Cancer Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada
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CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, Canada
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Health Sciences North
Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5J1, Canada
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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QEII Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1V7, Canada
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St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
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The Research Institute of the McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 97101, United States