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Filter by:This phase II trial studies how well trametinib and v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (Akt) inhibitor GSK2141795 work in treating patients with triple-negative breast cancer (breast cancer cells that do not have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, or large amounts of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 [HER2/neu] protein) that has spread to other places in the body. Trametinib and Akt inhibitor GSK2141795 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
This phase 3 study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the comparison between radiofrequency ablation and hypofractionated proton beam radiation.
This research study is evaluating an imaging contrast agent called indocyanine green, also known as ICG, in combination with image guided liver biopsies. In this research study, the investigators are looking at the ability of ICG to collect within liver tumors during biopsy. The participant will be receiving a biopsy of their liver as a part of their medical care. By participating in this trial, the only additional requirement will be for the participant to come to the hospital on the day prior to their scheduled biopsy to receive an injection of ICG. During the biopsy, the investigator will measure the amount of ICG that is in the participant's liver tumor by using two experimental devices designed by the study investigators that shine light on tissue. One device consists of an imaging system attached to a small borescope that will go inside the participant's body during the biopsy. The second device shines light on the biopsy sample outside of the participant's body after the biopsy has been taken. The participant may undergo imaging with one or both of these devices.
The primary purpose of this research is to investigate anti-tumor immune responses in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for Head and Neck Cancers. Hypothesis: Treatment of HPV-associated OPSCC with concurrent chemoradiation results in changes in the tumor microenvironment. We hypothesize that these changes during daily fractionated chemoradiotherapy can lead to detectable changes in HPV-specific tumor immune responses. Hypothesis: HPV-specific cellular immune responses can still be detected during radiotherapy in the presence or absence of lymphopenia. - This study will determine whether specific anti-tumor immune responses (Specific Antibodies and Specific T-cells) can be detected in patients undergoing chemoradiation treatment for Head and Neck Cancers. - This study will evaluate the presence or absence of HPV (human papillomavirus) specific immune responses before, during, and after treatment for Head and Neck Cancers. - This study will also evaluate whether decreased white blood cell counts may affect development of immune responses in Head and Neck cancer patients undergoing treatment. Any head and neck cancer patient undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy is eligible if: you are older than 18 years of age, capable of providing informed consent, have a life expectancy of greater than 4 months, and have a good performance status. You are eligible irregardless of your HPV positive or negative status. People with HPV positive (human papillomavirus associated) head and neck cancer may join. People with HPV negative head and neck cancer may also join.
Introduction Modern treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) combines an aggressive cytoreductive surgery (CRS) of all macroscopic disease and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) performed at the time of surgery. It is considered a high risk procedure and post-operative intra-abdominal bleeding is a major issue as it can delay recovery and promote intra-abdominal infections. In most severe cases (10 to 20% of patients), a second surgery to control the bleeding will be necessary. Major causes of bleeding are : radical resection, extensive peritonectomy, length of surgery, massive transfusion and use of HIPEC. To reduce the risk of intra-abdominal hemorrhage, many strategies have been tried and one of these is the liberal use of FloSeal, but there is no data in this particular field of interest. Over the last 18 months, the investigators have started to use FloSeal in all their cases with large PC and they have observed a dramatic reduction in the rate of reoperation for bleeding and probably secondarily, in the use of blood products, but this has not been measured. Hypothesis FloSeal can reduce the risk of bleeding after CRS and HIPEC procedure. Primary objective To evaluate if the use of FloSeal can reduce the risk of reoperation after CRS and HIPEC procedure in the treatment of PC. Secondary objectives - To evaluate if the use of FloSeal can reduce operative blood loss. - To evaluate if the use of FloSeal can reduce the need of blood products after CRS and HIPEC procedure. - To evaluate if the use of FloSeal can have an impact on other common surgical complications (which can be indirectly bleeding related). - To evaluate if the use of FloSeal can have an impact on length of hospital stay.
Whether preoperative transarterial chemoembolization can prolong survival for the resectable hepatocellular carcinoma remains controversial, particularly in patients with portal vein tumor thrombi. This study designs to systematically identify and summarize the effect of preoperative TACE for resectable HCC with portal venous invasion.
The purpose of this study is to see whether adding Nimorazole to standard radiotherapy benefits patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
The main purpose of this observational study with Oxaliplatin onkovis is to determine the number of treatment cycles and the quantity of Oxaliplatin onkovis needed for this purpose under the special circumstances of ambulant chemotherapy. Onkovis aims to contribute to an economical utilization of the chemotherapeutics. This includes provision of appropriate packaging sizes to decrease the excess quantity to be discarded, and thus also follows this objective. Secondary objective is the assessment of the side effects of Oxaliplatin onkovis. To this end, data regarding co-medication and adverse events are also collected.
The purpose of this study is to: - evaluate the activity of SAMITAL in reducing the incidence of severe mucositis in head-and-neck cancer patients undergoing chemo-radiotherapy. - assess tolerability of SAMITAL and the impact on patients reported outcomes.
The purpose of this study is to determine a well-tolerated dose of Carfilzomib in combination with Irinotecan (Phase 1b portion of the study) in subjects with relapsed small and non-small cell lung cancer or other irinotecan-sensitive cancers and to assess the 6 month survival of relapsed small cell lung cancer patients treated with this combination therapy. **The Phase 1b portion of the study is now complete**. Phase 2 portion of the study. The safest, maximally tolerated dose established as established in Phase 1 for Phase 2 is as follows -- Carfilzomib will be provided at 20/36 mg/m^2 with Irinotecan dosed at 125 mg/m^2. The purpose of the Phase 2 portion of the study is to assess 6 month survival of relapsed small cell lung cancer ins subjects treated with this combination therapy.