Could radiation and chemo replace surgery for rectal cancer?
NCT ID NCT03904043
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy could eliminate rectal cancer without the need for surgery. 63 adults with early-stage rectal cancer were enrolled. The goal was to see if the tumor completely disappeared based on exams, scans, and biopsies. If successful, patients could avoid major surgery and its long-term side effects.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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