Conquering Diseases

Study Of The Healing Process Following Colorectal Surgery For Colorectal Cancer

Description

Seeking men and women with colorectal cancer who will undergo colorectal surgery to remove part of their colon or rectum for a study of the healing process

Overview

Following surgery while in the hospital, participants will have a daily blood draw. In addition, participants will have periodic endoscopic exams to assess healing over 9 months.

What we're hoping for

We are studying the healing process following colorectal surgery for colorectal cancer to better understand healing problems.

Additional Information

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Not Available

 Principal Investigator

Justin  Maykel, MD

UMass Memorial Health

 Study Contact

Kristie  Capurso

508-856-8821

kristie.capurso@umassmed.edu

 Location

UMass Chan University Campus

55 Lake Ave North 

Worcester,MA 01655

508-856-8989