Southern Illinois University

This phase 2 study tested a combination of the drug Tarceva (erlotinib) with RADPLAT (radiation and intra-arterial cisplatin) in 21 patients with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and effective at shrinking tumors. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether fluid collected from behind the vagina (culdocentesis) can help diagnose ovarian cancer. Researchers measured tumor markers CA-125 and HE4 in the fluid of 52 women scheduled for surgery. They also checked a urine sample for estrogen ratios. The goal w…

This study tested whether an extract of American ginseng root (LEAG) could change certain markers in breast cancer tumors. Sixteen women took ginseng tablets for 5–14 days before their surgery. Researchers measured changes in inflammation and growth-related proteins in the tumor …