A trial looking at chemotherapy with or without cetuximab for people over the age of 70 with bowel cancer that has spread (EORTC 40085)
This trial looked at a drug called cetuximab alongside fluorouracil (5FU) chemotherapy.
Rectal cancer
Cancer of the back passage - the end of the bowel where faeces (poo) is stored before it passes out of the body when you open your bowels.
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A trial looking at treatments for different types of bowel cancer (FOCUS4)
This trial looked at different treatments for certain types of bowel cancer.
A trial of AZD8931 and chemotherapy for bowel cancer (PANTHER)
This trial looked at a drug called AZD8931 and chemotherapy for bowel cancer.
A study looking at cediranib and selumetinib with chemotherapy and radiotherapy for rectal cancer (DREAMtherapy)
This study looked at cediranib and selumetinib for rectal cancer that has grown into the area around the rectum (back passage).
A trial of chemotherapy and bevacizumab before surgery for rectal cancer (BACCHUS)
This trial looked at 2 combinations of chemotherapy with bevacizumab before surgery for rectal cancer.
A trial comparing different ways of controlling pain after keyhole surgery to remove part of the bowel
This trial compared different ways of giving local anaesthetic to control pain after keyhole surgery to remove part of the bowel.
A study looking at a walking programme during chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer (REx)
This study was to see if a walking programme helped people with rectal cancer.
A study looking at new types of MRI scans to see how chemotherapy affects bowel cancer cells
This study used 2 types of MRI scan to look at changes in the blood supply to cancer cells.
A trial looking at nutritional supplement drinks for people with bowel cancer who are losing weight (POSiCC)
This trial was done to see if having supplement drinks before surgery for bowel cancer can help people recover more quickly.
A study looking at giving lifestyle advice to people having treatment for bowel cancer (TreatWELL)
This study looked at giving advice about diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors to people who have had treatment for bowel cancer.