Centre Henri Becquerel

This study tests whether a special type of PET scan can more accurately diagnose infections on artificial heart valves. About 30 adults with suspected valve infections will receive this scan, and results will be compared to standard methods. If successful, it could lead to quicke…

This study is testing whether a detailed PET-CT scan (called micro-PET-CT) can accurately show the edges of head and neck cancers during surgery. Ten adults with operable tumors will receive the scan, and the results will be compared to standard lab analysis of the removed tissue…

This study tests whether early, organized nutritional and supportive care can help head and neck cancer patients better tolerate combined radiation and chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to reduce weight loss and help more patients receive the full planned treatment, which m…

This study looks at whether a formal care support program can help lower anxiety in people who have just been told they have acute leukemia. Researchers will compare anxiety levels between those who receive the support program and those who do not. The study involves 110 adults a…

This study tests whether using a smartphone app to regularly report symptoms can help doctors catch problems early in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation or chemoradiation with the goal of cure. The main focus is on preventing significant weight loss three months af…

This study looks at whether special training for caregivers of head and neck cancer patients can make a difference. After surgery, patients often have trouble breathing, eating, and speaking. The training teaches caregivers how to help with these needs so the patient can safely r…

This study looks at whether a special type of PET/CT scan (called dynamic imaging) can find prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body more accurately than standard scans. About 60 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy will g…

This study looks at whether body composition (like total body fat and BMI) changes how the chemotherapy drug docetaxel behaves in the body. Researchers will compare drug levels in 48 women with early breast cancer who are obese, overweight, or lean. The goal is to learn if dosing…

This study looks at whether combining four types of scans (ultrasound, mammography, MRI, and PET-CT) can accurately predict if triple-negative breast cancer has been completely eliminated by chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Researchers will also check blood markers to identify whi…