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Clinical trials sponsored by Unicancer, explained in plain language.
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New hope for liver cancer patients with damaged livers?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called tislelizumab in 50 adults with advanced liver cancer and moderate liver damage (Child-Pugh B). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and how safe it was. Participants received tislelizumab alone, and the study measured how many had th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:53 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and paclitaxel) helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer compared to gemcitabine alone. The 211 participants had already tried and failed or couldn't tolerate the standard first treatme…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Gene test guides breast cancer treatment switch in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at women with a common type of advanced breast cancer that has spread. They were all taking a hormone pill (aromatase inhibitor) and a targeted drug called palbociclib. The study used a blood test to find when a specific gene mutation (ESR1) appeared, which can …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Which chemo combo works best for High-Risk colon cancer? major trial results
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two chemotherapy regimens (mFOLFIRINOX and mFOLFOX) in 792 patients with high-risk stage III colon cancer who had surgery to remove the tumor. The goal was to see which combination better prevents the cancer from coming back. Participants received one of the two…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemoradiation shows promise for inoperable esophageal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with unresectable esophageal cancer. 112 participants received either chemoradiation alone or chemoradiation plus durvalumab, followed by durvalumab maintenance. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Virtual planning may improve jaw surgery outcomes for oral cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 132 adults with oral or throat cancer who needed jawbone removal and reconstruction using a bone flap from the leg. Half had standard surgery, and half had surgery planned with 3D virtual tools. The main goal was to see if virtual planning improved quality of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Older breast cancer patients given choice: skip radiation or get One-Time dose?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why women aged 65 and older with early-stage breast cancer chose one of three options after surgery: standard weeks-long radiation, a single dose during surgery, or no radiation at all. Researchers surveyed 104 patients to understand their reasons and experie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC