Tonsil cancer
MONDO:0006998A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the tonsil.
Also known as: cancer of tonsil, malignant neoplasm of the tonsil, malignant neoplasm of tonsil, malignant tonsil neoplasm, malignant tonsil tumor, malignant tonsil tumour, malignant tonsillar neoplasm, malignant tonsillar tumor
2948 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Tonsil cancer itself.
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Tonsil carcinoma 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma 4 trials
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Tonsillar fossa cancer 0 trials
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Tonsillar lymphoma 0 trials
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Tonsillar pillar cancer 0 trials
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Can proton radiation spare tonsil cancer patients from harsh side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether proton therapy causes fewer side effects than standard photon radiation in people with early tonsil cancer. About 100 patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two radiation types, both aimed at curing the cancer. Researchers will track acu…
Sponsor: Lund University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare throat cancer patients from full radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a blood test that detects HPV DNA can help doctors safely reduce the amount of radiation given after surgery for HPV-positive throat cancer. After surgery, patients with undetectable HPV DNA in their blood may receive a lower dose of radiation, while…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough for HPV throat cancer? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with early-stage HPV-positive throat cancer can be treated with radiation alone at a lower dose, instead of the usual full-dose radiation plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can keep the cancer from coming back while…
Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VMD-928, taken as a pill, either alone or with another cancer drug (pembrolizumab). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have not responded to or are no longer controlled by available treatments. The goal is to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VM Oncology, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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3D-Printed mouth guards could ease radiation side effects for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether custom 3D-printed oral stents can reduce mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The stents are made from a mold of the patient's mouth and cover teeth and gums during treatment. Researchers will compare sore rates and pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC