John L. Villano, Md, Phd
Clinical trials sponsored by John L. Villano, Md, Phd, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) could slow the growth of recurrent solid tumors that have a high number of genetic mutations. It involved 14 adult patients whose cancer had returned or stopped responding to prior tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: John L. Villano, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Radiation 'Priming' tested to supercharge cancer immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a short, targeted dose of radiation given right before starting standard immunotherapy could improve results for people with advanced lung or head/neck cancer. The idea was that radiation might release cancer markers to help the immune drugs work better. Rese…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: John L. Villano, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC