Institut Cancerologie De L'ouest

This study tested a personalized dosing approach for the chemotherapy combination FOLFIRINOX in 72 patients aged 70 and older with metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if adjusting doses based on genetic markers could reduce severe side effects while still controllin…

This study looked at 74 men with prostate cancer that had come back in up to 5 pelvic lymph nodes after initial treatment. They received high-dose radiation to the affected nodes along with hormone therapy. The goal was to see how long it would take for the cancer to progress aga…

This study tested a new radioactive tracer called 89Zr-TLX250 that attaches to a protein (CAIX) found on some triple negative breast cancer cells. Twelve people with advanced triple negative breast cancer received the tracer and had a PET/CT scan. The researchers compared how man…

This study tested whether a special PET scan called DOPA PET/CT can find untreated brain metastases (cancer that spread to the brain) as well as or better than standard MRI. Researchers studied 32 adults with lung cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma who had at least one brain meta…

This study tested a new imaging agent called 89Zr-girentuximab to see if it can help detect non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) using PET/CT scans. Six adults with confirmed NMIBC received the agent and were monitored for safety and how well the scans could spot cancer cel…

This study tested whether giving patients a breathing mask (noninvasive ventilation) soon after surgery could prevent serious lung complications. It included 266 adults at high risk for lung problems, identified by a special score called ARISCAT. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study looked at 92 adults with cancer who had a blocked central line (CVC) before chemotherapy. Researchers compared two methods to fix the blockage: injecting a contrast dye or using a chest X-ray followed by a saline flush. The goal was to see which method allowed doctors …

This study tested a breast reconstruction method for women who had a mastectomy (breast removal) due to cancer. Instead of placing the implant under the chest muscle, doctors first used fat grafting to prepare the skin and then placed the implant just under the skin. The goal was…

This study tested whether a capsaicin skin patch (made from chili peppers) works better than an oral pain medication (pregabalin) for nerve pain that starts soon after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer and developed nerve pain within 2 months were…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during cancer surgeries done under local anesthesia can lower pain and anxiety. 42 adults with cancer took part. One group received standard local anesthesia, while the other also used a VR headset showing calming scenes. The g…

This study looked at how a 12-week exercise program affects fatigue, quality of life, and fear of movement in 37 cancer patients. Participants had different types of cancer and treatments. The program aimed to help patients feel less tired and move more comfortably.

This study tested a breast reconstruction method that uses only a patient's own fat (lipomodulin) instead of implants or tissue flaps. It included 118 women who had a mastectomy for breast cancer. The goal was to see how well the technique works, how the breast looks afterward, a…

This study looked at whether listening to a guided meditation audio during a breast biopsy can help patients feel less pain and anxiety. 225 people having a breast biopsy took part. They answered questionnaires about their pain and anxiety before and after the procedure. The goal…

This study looked at whether the special masks used to hold the head still during brain radiotherapy affect the quality of MRI scans needed for treatment planning. Three healthy volunteers had MRI scans with and without the masks to see if the masks caused any problems. The goal …

This study looked at 27 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using an implant. The implant was placed either above or below the chest muscle, based on the patient's body and preference. Researchers measured pain, arm function, quality …

This study looked at 227 people with colorectal cancer that had spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastases). Researchers wanted to see if longer waits between chemotherapy and surgery hurt chances of survival. The goal was to find out if speeding up treatment coul…

This study tracked over 1,100 cancer patients and healthcare workers to understand how COVID-19 affects them. Researchers collected blood samples and health data to measure infection rates, severity, and immune responses. The goal was to learn how the virus spreads in cancer cent…