Centre Henri Becquerel

This study tested a personalized approach to radiation therapy for people with inoperable stage III non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers used a mid-treatment PET scan to see how the tumor was responding. If the tumor was still active, they increased the radiation dose to that …

This study tested a new way to check for fever in cancer patients with very low infection-fighting cells. Researchers compared temperatures from a special swallowed capsule to those from a standard ear thermometer. The goal was to see if the capsule could reliably detect fevers e…

This study tested whether combining three types of medical scans (PET, CT, and MRI) into one session could help doctors more accurately plan radiation treatment for men with high-risk prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this combined approach better defines the tumor's exact …

This study tested whether giving the antibiotic levofloxacin could prevent serious infections in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were receiving azacitidine treatment. Researchers compared 60 patients who either received the prevent…

This study tested whether a special exercise program could help improve memory and thinking problems that sometimes occur after breast cancer chemotherapy. Researchers worked with 37 women who had completed treatment for locally advanced breast cancer and were experiencing cognit…

This study tested whether a fast-acting fentanyl nasal spray could prevent the sharp pain that occurs when patients with bone cancer are moved into position for radiation therapy. The trial involved 39 adults with painful bone metastases who received either the spray or a placebo…

This study looked at whether starting supportive care services like counseling and therapy right after a multiple myeloma diagnosis leads to better quality of life compared to waiting six months. It involved 20 adult outpatients who were not eligible for a stem cell transplant. T…

This study tested if a gentle acupressure technique could reduce anxiety in patients about to have a breast biopsy. It involved 57 adults who were having this type of biopsy for the first time. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after the calming session to see if it …

This study aimed to better understand a condition called 'hypoxia,' or low oxygen, inside throat cancer tumors. Researchers compared two advanced scanning techniques (PET and MRI) in 16 patients to see which was better at measuring this hypoxia. The goal was to learn if the amoun…

This study tested whether a personalized blood test could detect tiny bits of cancer DNA in the blood of patients with advanced head and neck cancer. Researchers created a unique test for each of the 40 participants based on their specific tumor. They tracked the cancer DNA level…

This study tested if a specific genetic change (XPO1 E571K mutation) found in the blood could be used to monitor patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Researchers followed 137 adults with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma to see if detecting this mutation in blood tests could …

This study tested whether a more detailed type of PET scan could better predict if lung cancer returns within one year after treatment. Researchers compared this advanced scan method to standard PET scans in 40 patients with non-small cell lung cancer who received chemo-radiation…

This study aimed to find out if a simple blood test measuring platelet levels during the first phase of standard brain cancer treatment could predict which patients are at high risk for a dangerous drop in platelets later. Researchers followed 244 adults with glioblastoma to see …

This study tested a new type of PET scan to see if it could measure changes in blood vessel growth inside lymphoma tumors. Researchers scanned 21 patients with a large tumor mass before and after two rounds of chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this scan could help understand h…

This study aimed to find better ways to monitor Waldenström's disease, a rare blood cancer. Researchers tested new, sensitive blood tests to track a common cancer-related mutation, hoping to see if they could replace more invasive bone marrow biopsies. The goal was to improve how…

This study aimed to understand when to best measure cancer DNA in the blood after lymphoma patients start chemotherapy. Researchers tracked 24 adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma right after their first treatment. The goal was to see if measuring DNA at a specific time coul…

This study aimed to see if early PET scans could predict how well a standard immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) would work for advanced lung cancer. Researchers followed 40 patients with advanced lung cancer who were already scheduled to receive this treatment. They performed PET…