Radiation plus new drugs: can they work together against advanced cancer?

NCT ID NCT03042156

Summary

This study looked at whether combining newer immunotherapy drugs with palliative radiation is safe for people with advanced cancer. Researchers followed 42 patients who received both treatments to manage cancer symptoms like pain or breathing problems. The main goal was to check if the combination caused too many severe side effects while also seeing if it helped control cancer growth.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

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