New biopsy method may predict colorectal cancer spread
NCT ID NCT03336658
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026
Summary
This study examined tissue samples from 150 colorectal cancer patients to see if the number of tumor buds (tiny clusters of cancer cells) could predict whether the cancer had spread to lymph nodes or other organs. Researchers used a special stain to count buds in the densest area of each biopsy. The goal was to improve how doctors estimate cancer stage and patient outcomes without needing surgery.
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Department of visceral surgery and transplant surgery, Berne University Hospital
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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