New treatment approach aims to control rectal cancer before surgery

NCT ID NCT04643366

Summary

This study is testing a combination of chemotherapy and short-course radiation given before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal is to better control the cancer and improve survival rates. Some participants who respond very well may avoid surgery altogether and instead be closely monitored.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • VCU Community Memorial Healthcenter

    RECRUITING

    South Hill, Virginia, 23970, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Virginia Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23230, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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