Study #PA13-0547
Circulating tumor cells in patients with rectal cancer
MD Anderson Study Status
Not Accepting
Treatment Agent
Description
This study looks at the level of circulating tumor elements (cancer cells or DNA pieces floating in the blood) and how it may be related to how the tumor responds to standard treatment in patients with rectal cancer that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced). Researchers will also compare the level and genetic characteristics of circulating tumor elements between individuals with rectal cancer and healthy individuals to understand how they may change over time. Information from this study may help researchers better understand rectal cancer.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Locally Advanced Rectal Adenocarcinoma;Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma;Rectosigmoid Adenocarcinoma;Recurrent Rectal Adenocarcinoma;Recurrent Rectosigmoid Carcinoma;Stage III Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IIIA Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IIIB Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IIIC Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IV Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IVA Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IVB Rectal Cancer AJCC V8;Stage IVC Rectal Cancer AJCC V8
Study phase:
Physician name:
Yi-Qian You
Department:
Surgical Oncology
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-877-563-0193
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