New combo shrinks rectal tumors before surgery
NCT ID NCT04417699
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested a shorter course of radiation followed by a chemotherapy combination (TASOX) in 13 people with intermediate-risk rectal cancer. The goal was to shrink tumors before surgery. Results showed the treatment was safe and helped reduce tumor stage, allowing for successful removal. Some patients who had a complete response avoided surgery entirely.
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Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NYPH
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States
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University of California, Irvine
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States
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