Providence Health & Services

This early-phase study tested a single dose of an experimental antibody (MEDI0562) given before surgery to 13 patients with advanced head and neck cancer or melanoma. The goal was to see if the drug safely activates the immune system to fight the cancer. Researchers compared givi…

This study tested a shorter radiation course combined with TASOX chemotherapy in 13 people with stage II/III rectal cancer before surgery. The goal was to shrink tumors and make surgery more effective. Results showed the treatment was safe and helped reduce cancer stage, but ongo…

This study tested a new immune-boosting treatment called IRX-2 in 16 people with early stage breast cancer. The goal was to see if giving IRX-2 before chemotherapy is safe and helps the immune system fight the tumor. The treatment was given before surgery, and researchers looked …

This study tested whether wearing special cold caps (Penguin caps) during chemotherapy could prevent or reduce hair loss in people with early-stage breast cancer. Twelve participants used the caps while getting one of four common chemo regimens. The goal was to see if at least ha…