Radiation and chemo may spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
NCT ID NCT02438839
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a combination of radiation and chemotherapy can cure low rectal cancer, allowing patients to avoid surgery. About 108 people with early-stage rectal tumors are being followed for two years to see if the cancer stays away. Early results suggest many patients may be cancer-free without an operation.
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Locations
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Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, Denmark
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Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital
Vejle, Denmark
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Department of Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, Denmark
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Department of Surgery, Vejle Hospital
Vejle, Denmark
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