Colon and rectal cancer clinical trials
Helping find effective treatment options.
Clinical trials are at the heart of every new cancer treatment. Trials can help
doctors determine what is safe and effective in treating colon and rectal cancer
as well as a variety of other diseases and cancers. For more information
on whether a clinical trial is right for you, always speak with your doctor.
Using human participants as volunteers, a clinical trial tests the safety and effectiveness
of a new drug or medical procedure. Clinical trials also help doctors
determine if existing treatments, procedures, and methods can be used in different
ways or for other diseases.
While every clinical trial has different eligibility criteria, the trial coordinator
will often consider:
- The type of cancer you have
- The stage of your cancer
- If you have had previous treatments
- How long it’s been since your last cancer treatment
- Lab test results
- Your current medications
- History of cancer and other medications
- Activity level
- Your gender and age
- Any other conditions specific to the clinical trial
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