Bowel (colorectal) cancer, Rectal cancer
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This study is collecting samples from people who are having cancer treatment before surgery for rectal cancer.
It is for people whose cancer has spread into surrounding tissues. This is called locally advanced cancer.
It is for people having treatment at the Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
Recruitment start: 30 October 2025
Recruitment end: 30 March 2027
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Mr Paul Sutton
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Royal College of Surgeons of England
NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
Christie Charitable Funds
Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre Charitable Funds
Last reviewed: 05 Feb 2026
CRUK internal database number: 20134
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