Less invasive surgery may spare HIV patients from harsh cancer treatments
NCT ID NCT02437851
First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether removing small, early-stage anal cancers with local surgery alone is safe and effective for people with HIV. The goal was to see if this less invasive approach could avoid the need for radiation or chemotherapy. Sixteen participants were followed for three years to check if the cancer came back or spread.
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Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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Laser Surgery Care
New York, New York, 10011, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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