The current standard of care for rectal cancer has diminished local recurrence and enhanced survival. Quality of life, however, remains poor for many patients and the probability of distant recurrence is high. In this study, we will attempt to reduce the distant recurrence rate and improve quality of life by making changes in the timing and administration of chemotherapy and radiation and doing less invasive rectal surgery when indicated.
Rectal Cancer
The current standard of care for rectal cancer has diminished local recurrence and enhanced survival. Quality of life, however, remains poor for many patients and the probability of distant recurrence is high. In this study, we will attempt to reduce the distant recurrence rate and improve quality of life by making changes in the timing and administration of chemotherapy and radiation and doing less invasive rectal surgery when indicated.
Treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum With Transanal Local Excision for Complete Responders
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Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48236
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
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18 Years to 95 Years
ALL
No
Ascension South East Michigan,
Amr Aref, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Ascension SME
2025-01-01