Institute Of Oncology Ljubljana

This early study tested whether stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue could help people with chronic dry mouth after radiation for head and neck cancer. Ten adults received a single injection of these stem cells and were monitored for safety and any improvement in saliva …

This study tested whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help heal severe tissue damage caused by past radiation treatment. 39 adults who had radiotherapy and developed serious radiation injuries received HBOT sessions in a pressurized chamber while breathing pure oxygen. T…

This study looked at whether a blood test can find gene changes in people with advanced lung cancer. 22 adults gave a blood sample, and the results were compared to standard tissue tests. The goal was to see if the blood test is a reliable and practical option for guiding treatme…

This study looked at whether testing for certain gene changes (methylation) can help doctors tell if a breast lesion is cancerous or not. 301 women with suspicious breast lumps had standard biopsies plus extra gene testing. The goal was to see if the gene test could improve diagn…

This study tested a device called an 'artificial nose' that analyzes breath to detect head and neck cancer. 45 people (some with cancer, some healthy) gave breath samples. The device used sensors to create a unique breath pattern, aiming to tell who had cancer and who did not.

This study looked at whether checking for certain gene changes (methylation of BRCA1, RASSF1A, and PTEN) in breast tissue samples can help doctors tell the difference between harmless and cancerous breast lesions. Researchers tested tissue from 401 women with breast lesions that …

This study tested whether adding two special ultrasound techniques—elastography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound—can better detect breast cancer spread to underarm lymph nodes. Researchers studied 180 women with breast cancer to see if these extra scans improve accuracy compared …

This study looked at whether combining several blood tests can detect serious fungal infections (candidemia) faster and more accurately than standard methods. Researchers tested 2 hospitalized adults with suspected fungal infections using both routine blood cultures and newer tes…

This study tested an implantable pump that delivers pain medicine directly into the spinal fluid for people with hard-to-treat cancer pain. Eight patients with advanced cancer and severe pain despite strong opioids took part. The goal was to see if the pump could provide better p…

This study tested a personalized rehabilitation program for 150 adults who finished treatment for colorectal cancer. The program connects patients with specialists like physiotherapists, dietitians, and psychologists based on their individual needs. The goal was to improve qualit…

This study looked at side effects from a special radiotherapy technique called simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) given after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. 93 women were followed to see how well they tolerated the treatment. The goal was to compare side effects wi…

This study looked at how many people with gastrointestinal cancer are at risk for sarcopenia, a condition where muscle mass and strength are lost. Researchers used a simple questionnaire called SARC-F to screen 44 patients before and during cancer treatment. The goal was to ident…

This study examined 12 childhood brain tumor survivors to understand long-term hormone and metabolic problems. Researchers checked for issues like growth hormone deficiency, thyroid problems, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol. The goal is to help doctors better monitor and manage…

This study looked at 14 adults with melanoma who were taking a combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitor drugs. The goal was to understand how these drugs can affect the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye. Researchers used eye exams and special imaging to track changes over …

This completed study looked at 132 people with advanced melanoma to see if levels of a protein called interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) in their tumors or blood could predict how well they would respond to first-line immunotherapy drugs like pembrolizumab, nivolumab, or a combination. The…

This study looked at 30 women with advanced ovarian cancer to count and examine tumor cells found in their blood. The goal was to see if these cells could help predict how the disease might progress or respond to treatment. The results may lead to better ways to monitor the disea…

This study explored whether small particles called exosomes, found in blood and urine, can help predict how well treatment works in people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers followed 91 patients for 16 weeks, collecting samples and comparing them to imaging results. The goa…

This study examined 30 people with melanoma who were taking BRAF/MEK inhibitor drugs to see how often these drugs cause retinal changes (MEKAR) and what those changes look like. Participants had regular eye exams before, during, and after treatment. The goal was to better underst…

This study asked 795 teenagers in Slovenia, aged 12 to 18, to fill out a questionnaire about cancer risk factors. The goal was to see how much they already know so that better health education can be designed. No treatment or prevention was given—just a survey to gather informati…

This study tested whether custom 3D printed applicators could improve radiation delivery in brachytherapy for gynecological cancers. Thirteen patients with cervical, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancer received MRI-guided treatment using these personalized tools. The goal was to s…

This completed study looked at 90 adults with glial brain tumours to see if their quality of life and thinking abilities (like memory and focus) could help predict how long they live. Researchers used questionnaires and cognitive tests to track changes over time. The goal is to h…

This study looked at how safe and effective a precise type of radiation therapy (SBRT) is for treating liver tumors, liver metastases, and pancreatic tumors. It involved 65 adult patients who were already scheduled for SBRT. The goal was to monitor and improve the treatment proce…

This study looked at 171 women with early breast cancer to see if immune cells inside tumors are linked to how well chemotherapy works. Researchers also checked if certain markers in the blood could help predict cancer return. The goal was to better understand which patients migh…

This study followed 25 men who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations (and a control group of non-carriers) to see if they developed prostate cancer. Researchers called participants to update their medical history and check for new diagnoses. The goal is to learn how to better scree…

This study looked at whether using MRI scans can reduce differences in how doctors outline esophageal cancer tumors for radiation therapy. Twenty-three patients with advanced esophageal cancer had MRI scans in addition to standard CT and PET/CT scans. Five radiation oncologists i…

This study looked at 58 head and neck cancer patients receiving standard radiotherapy. Researchers collected stool and blood samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts are linked to how well the treatment works and how severe side effects are. The goal is to find clues t…

This completed study followed 40 women who had standard surgery for gynecologic cancers (endometrial, cervical, ovarian, or fallopian tube). Researchers measured changes in quality of life and checked for lower limb lymphedema (leg swelling). The goal was to learn how surgery aff…

This study involved 91 adults with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers collected blood and urine samples over 16 weeks to see if changes in tiny particles called exosomal miRNAs could predict whether treatment was working. The goal was to find a simple, non-invasive way to monito…