Blood test showdown: which marker best spots cancer comeback?

NCT ID NCT02556281

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at 216 people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who had surgery to remove their tumor. Researchers compared two blood tests—one that looks for tumor DNA and another that looks for tumor cells—to see which better predicts if the cancer will come back within two years. The goal is to improve how doctors decide who needs extra treatment after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, 76031, France

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