New cocktail of chemo and radiation shows promise for tough cancer

NCT ID NCT03279237

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This early study tested a powerful mix of chemotherapy drugs (FOLFIRINOX) along with radiation before surgery for people with gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal was to see if patients could complete the full treatment plan. 25 adults took part, and researchers tracked side effects and how well the cancer responded.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02214, United States

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