View clinical trials related to Head and Neck Neoplasms.
Filter by:RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Bevacizumab may also stop the growth of head and neck cancer by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving cisplatin and bevacizumab together with intensity-modulated radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving cisplatin and bevacizumab together with intensity-modulated radiation therapy works in treating patients with stage III or stage IV head and neck cancer.
This study is proposed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of temozolomide, an oral anti-cancer agent, in a participant population selected for a biomarker. Participants with colorectal cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, or esophageal cancer will be included.
RATIONALE: Radioactive iodine kills thyroid cancer cells by giving off radiation. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying the side effects, best dose, and how well iodine I 131 works in treating patients with thyroid cancer.
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as AP5346 and oxaliplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying the dose of AP5346 to see how well it works compared with the dose of oxaliplatin in treating patients with metastatic and/or unresectable recurrent head and neck cancer.
This study will compare the effects of pemetrexed plus cisplatin versus cisplatin alone in head and neck cancer patients.
RATIONALE: Tests that measure how much saliva is made, hearing, swallowing, voice function, and quality of life may improve the ability to plan treatment for patients with advanced head and neck cancer and may help doctors find better ways to treat the cancer. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying the side effects of high-dose intensity-modulated radiation therapy in treating patients with advanced head and neck cancer.
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of Proxinium plus best supportive care with best supportive care only for patients with squamous cell head and neck cancer.
This 2 arm study will compare the efficacy and safety of Tarceva, versus standard of care, in patients with resected head and neck squamous cell cancer who are receiving concurrent chemo-radiotherapy or radiotherapy alone. Patients will be randomized to receive either Tarceva 150mg po daily or standard of care. The anticipated time on study treatment is until disease progression, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of two new drugs, cetuximab (Erbitux) and bevacizumab (Avastin) can increase the effectiveness of treatment for head and neck cancer. Cetuximab has recently been approved by the FDA for head and neck cancer (that is locally or regionally advanced) when used in combination with radiation therapy. Cetuximab is also approved by the FDA for the treatment of colorectal cancer
Primary Objective: To determine if amifostine in combination with IMRT can mitigate the decrease in production of saliva by the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands in patients with HNSCC. Secondary Objectives: 1. To establish a parotid gland dose volume histogram (DVH) versus measured flow relationship in this patient population: - When the mean dose is < 24-26 Gy (shift recovery time to left) - When the mean dose is > 24-26 Gy (DVH shift) 2. To observe mucositis in the following lower dose RT areas: - Upper lip - Lower lip - Right cheek - Left cheek - Right ventral and lateral tongue - Left ventral and lateral tongue - Floor of the mouth - Soft palate - Hard palate. 3. To observe the incidence and patterns of occipital scalp epilation; 4. To observe the incidence of dysphagia using the List Performance Status Scale (LPSS); and 5. To further evaluate the safety profile of amifostine in this patient population.