This clinical trial focuses on patients with rectal cancer who show signs of tumor DNA in their blood after surgery. The study aims to determine if additional treatment after surgery can help prevent the cancer from returning. The treatment being studied combines several anti-cancer medications: capecitabine (taken by mouth), fluorouracil and oxaliplatin (given through a vein), along with calcium folinate which helps enhance the effectiveness of fluorouracil.
The treatment involves a combination of medications commonly used to treat cancer, known as chemotherapy. These drugs work together to destroy any remaining cancer cells that might be present in the body after surgery. The treatment will be given over several months to determine if it can improve the time patients remain free from cancer returning.
During the study, patients will receive the chemotherapy treatment and have regular check-ups to monitor their health. Blood samples will be taken to check for signs of cancer DNA, which can indicate whether the treatment is working. The study will track how long patients remain cancer-free and their overall survival, while also monitoring their quality of life during and after treatment.



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