What is the procedure for randomising patients?
The patients histological response must be confirmed (by the review pathologist where possible) and the patient randomised within 35 days after definitive surgery. The surgery form must be completed and returned to the MRC CTU before randomisation takes place, along with all pre-operative chemotherapy forms. To randomise a patient, please complete all sections of the randomisation checklist (form 2) before calling the MRC CTU registration/randomisation line on +44 (0)207 670 4777. Provided that the patient is eligible a treatment will be assigned. The completed randomisation form should be returned to the MRC CTU within 7 days of randomising the patient.
