A trial looking at using irinotecan beads for bowel cancer that had spread to the liver (PARAGON II)
This trial looked at using irinotecan beads to treat bowel cancer that had spread to the liver, before having surgery to remove it.
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 standard treatment with or without irinotecan for cancer of the rectum (ARISTOTLE)
This trial is looking at adding irinotecan to the standard treatment for rectal cancer that has spread into the surrounding tissues.
A trial looking at an exercise programme for people after bowel cancer surgery (CRIB)
This trial looked at whether an exercise programme for people recovering from a heart attack could also help people recovering from bowel cancer surgery.
A trial to find out how long to give chemotherapy after surgery for bowel cancer (SCOT)
This trial compared 3 months with 6 months of chemotherapy for people who had surgery for bowel (colorectal) cancer.
A trial of cetuximab with or without irinotecan for advanced bowel cancer (ICE CREAM)
This trial looked at cetuximab on its own or with irinotecan for bowel cancer that had spread to another part of the body (advanced bowel cancer).
A trial looking at treatment for advanced bowel cancer (COIN trial)
This trial was looking at cetuximab (Erbitux) and chemotherapy for bowel cancer that had spread.
A trial of chemotherapy and radioembolisation for bowel cancer that has spread to the liver (FOXFIRE)
This trial was for people with bowel cancer that had spread to their liver.
A trial looking at cetuximab, capecitabine and irinotecan with radiotherapy before surgery for cancer of the rectum (EXCITE)
This trial looked at cetuximab, capecitabine and irinotecan with radiotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer that has spread into the surrounding tissues.
A trial looking at high pressure oxygen for radiotherapy side effects (HOT II)
This trial tried to find out if a type of oxygen therapy helps with the long term side effects of radiotherapy to the area between the hipbones (pelvis).
A trial looking at ZD4054 with chemotherapy to treat bowel cancer that has spread - FOLFERA
This trial is looking at giving a new drug called ZD4054 with chemotherapy to treat people with bowel cancer that has spread to another part of the body.