Ohsu Knight Cancer Institute

This early-phase study tested the safety and best dose of two drugs, abemaciclib and niraparib, given together before surgery to people with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal was to see if this combination could shrink tumors before surgery. The tri…

This study tested a better pain management program for people who finished treatment for head and neck cancer. The goal was to help with pain, mood, and daily life. 33 survivors took part to see if the program could improve their well-being.

This study tested whether a simple exercise program before surgery could help people with head and neck cancer recover better. 52 adults did daily walking, sit-to-stand exercises, and other movements before their operation. The goal was to see if this "prehabilitation" improved m…

This study tested whether breathing in humidified wood or fragrant oils could simulate the immune-boosting effects of a forest walk. Twenty-eight adults who had finished chemotherapy or radiation for early-stage breast or prostate cancer took part. The goal was to see if this app…

This study looked at whether a special training program could help primary care doctors get better at spotting and managing early-stage melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Fifty-four doctors took part. The goal was to see if their knowledge and skills improved after the training, wh…

This study looked at how chemotherapy affects symptoms, daily function, and falls in 200 cancer patients aged 40-85. Researchers used questionnaires and wearable devices like instrumented socks and activity trackers to find simple ways to predict when patients are at higher risk …