Scientists search for clues in blood and tissue to personalize cancer care

NCT ID NCT00628368

Summary

This study aimed to find biological markers in blood and tumor tissue that could help predict how patients with esophageal or rectal cancer will respond to treatment before they start it. Researchers collected samples from 160 patients who were scheduled to receive chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. The goal was to learn more about the disease to potentially guide future, more personalized treatment decisions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Regional de Lutte Contre le Cancer - Centre Val d'Aurelle

    Montpellier, 34298, France

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