Oncology

Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Isoflavones in Preventing Further Development of Cancer in Patients With Stage I or Stage II Prostate Cancer

RATIONALE: Soy isoflavones may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. It is not yet known if isoflavones are effective in preventing the development of prostate cancer. RATIONALE: Soy isoflavones may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. It is not yet known if isoflavones are effective in…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Selenium in Preventing Cancer in Patients With Neoplasia of the Prostate

RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the development of cancer. The use of selenium may be an effective way to prevent prostate cancer in patients who have neoplasia of the prostate. PURPOSE: Randomizedphase III trial to study the effectiveness of selenium in…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Zileuton in Preventing Lung Cancer in Patients With Bronchial Dysplasia

RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the development or recurrence of cancer. The use of zileuton may be an effective way to prevent lung cancer in patients who have bronchialdysplasia. RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

PS-341 Plus Carboplatin in Platinum and Taxane Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, and Fallopian Tube Cancer

The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest safe dose of PS-341 that can be given with carboplatin chemotherapy as a treatment for patients with ovarian, abdominal, or fallopian tube cancer. Researchers also hope to find out if giving these drugs together will help shrink or…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Selenium and Vitamin E in Preventing Prostate Cancer

RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the development of cancer. It is not yet known which regimen of selenium and/or vitamin E may be more effective in preventing prostate cancer. RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Video-Assisted Surgery Followed by Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Poor Heart and Lung Function

RATIONALE: Video-assisted surgery followed by radiation therapy may be an effective treatment in patients whose poor heart and lung function make them high risk for standard surgery. RATIONALE: Video-assisted surgery followed by radiation therapy may be an effective treatment in patients whose poor heart and lung function make them high…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Vaginal Changes and Sexual Function in Patients With Cervical Cancer

RATIONALE: Vaginal changes that may effect sexual function occur in patients undergoing treatment for cervical cancer. Official Title Conditions Study Type Study Design Further Details Study Start Eligibility & Criteria Total Enrolment Contact Details…
Bone 01 Jan 2013

Diagnostic Study of Patients With Ewing’s Sarcoma

RATIONALE: Genetic testing may help predict how cancer will respond to treatment and allow doctors to plan more effective therapy. PURPOSE: Diagnostic trial to study genetic differences in patients who have Ewing’s sarcoma. RATIONALE: Genetic testing may help predict how cancer will respond to treatment and allow doctors to…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Radiation Therapy in Patients With Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer in Complete Remission

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and prevent the spread of cancer to the brain. It is not yet known if standard-dose radiation therapy is more effective than high-dose radiation therapy in preventing the spread of limited-stage small cell lung cancer cells to the brain. Official…