Scientists test Drug's impact on cancer cells before surgery

NCT ID NCT03138070

Summary

This study aimed to understand how a drug called BYL719 affects head and neck cancer tumors. Fifteen patients scheduled for surgery took the drug daily for two weeks before their operation. Researchers then compared tumor samples taken before and after the drug to see what biological changes occurred.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre, London Regional Cancer Program

    London, Ontario, N6A 4L6, Canada

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