Institut Cancerologie De L'ouest

This study tested a chemotherapy combination called FOLFIRINOX, with doses adjusted based on patients' genetics, in 72 people aged 70 and older with metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could control the cancer while reducing side effects and helping…

This study looked at 74 men with prostate cancer that had come back in up to 5 pelvic lymph nodes after initial treatment. They received high-dose radiation to those spots plus hormone therapy. The goal was to see if this approach could delay the cancer from growing again. The ma…

This study tested a new radioactive tracer called 89Zr-TLX250 that attaches to a protein found on some triple negative breast cancer cells. 12 people with advanced cancer received a PET scan using this new tracer, and doctors compared it to a standard PET scan to see which one fo…

This early study tested a new imaging agent called 89Zr-girentuximab to see if it can help detect non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer using PET/CT scans. Six adults with confirmed bladder cancer took part. The goal was to check safety and how well the scan shows cancer spots.

This study tested whether a special type of PET scan (called 18F-DOPA PET-CT) can find brain metastases as well as or better than the standard MRI. Researchers looked at 32 patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma who had untreated brain metastases. The goal was to s…

This study tested whether giving patients a breathing mask (noninvasive ventilation) right after surgery could prevent serious lung problems. It included 266 adults at high risk for lung complications, based on a scoring tool called ARISCAT. The results showed that early breathin…

This study tested a breast reconstruction method for women who had a mastectomy (breast removal) due to breast cancer. The approach places a breast implant under the skin instead of under the chest muscle, after using fat grafts to prepare the area. The goal was to see if this me…

This study looked at whether a 12-week exercise program could improve fatigue, quality of life, and fear of movement in cancer patients. 37 adults with any cancer type and treatment took part. Researchers measured changes using a standard fatigue and quality-of-life questionnaire…

This study tested whether a capsaicin skin patch (made from chili peppers) works better than oral pregabalin for nerve pain that starts soon after breast cancer surgery. 140 patients were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal was to see if early treatment with …

This study looked at whether listening to guided meditation during a breast biopsy can help reduce pain and anxiety. 225 people having a breast biopsy took part. They filled out questionnaires about their pain and anxiety before and after the procedure. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during cancer surgery under local anesthesia can lower pain and anxiety. 42 adults with cancer took part. One group had standard local anesthesia, the other also wore a VR headset showing calming scenes. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a breast reconstruction method that uses only a patient's own fat (lipomodulin) instead of implants or tissue flaps. It included 118 women who had a mastectomy for breast cancer. The goal was to see how well the technique works, how the breast looks afterward, a…

This study looked at 149 children aged 8 to 12 from different social and economic backgrounds in France. Researchers collected hair samples to measure chemical exposure and DNA damage. The goal was to understand how social inequalities affect children's exposure to pollutants and…

This study looked at two methods to handle a central venous catheter that won't draw blood before chemotherapy. One method uses a dye injection and X-ray, the other uses a simple chest X-ray followed by a saline infusion. The goal was to see which method lets doctors decide faste…

This study looked at how COVID-19 affected cancer patients and healthcare workers in French cancer centers. Researchers tracked infections, immune responses, and the impact on cancer care. Over 1,100 people took part, including patients on treatment, those in follow-up, and staff…

This study looked at 227 people with colorectal cancer that had spread to the lining of the belly. Researchers wanted to see if waiting longer between chemotherapy and surgery hurt chances of survival. The goal is to find the best timing for treatment to help patients live longer…

This study checked whether the plastic masks used to hold the head still during brain radiotherapy affect the quality of MRI scans needed for treatment planning. Three healthy volunteers had MRI scans with and without two types of masks. The goal was to see if the masks cause err…

This study looked at 27 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using an implant. The implant was placed either above or below the chest muscle, based on the patient's body and preference. Researchers measured pain, arm function, quality …