Institut De Cancérologie De Lorraine

This study tested two different treatment plans for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable by surgery. 130 adults received either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus radiation before surgery. The goal was to see which approach …

This study tested whether formal hypnosis, a non-drug relaxation technique, can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients undergoing brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation). Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus hypn…

This study tested a short stress-prevention program for staff at a cancer center. Twenty employees took part in three weekly sessions that taught meditation, acceptance, and commitment to personal values. The goal was to see if the program was easy to join and complete, and wheth…

This completed pilot study looked at how closely 200 patients with advanced breast or prostate cancer follow their prescribed oral treatments. Participants filled out questionnaires about their medication use and gave blood samples to check certain health markers. The goal was to…

This study looked at 261 French cancer patients to understand why many do not exercise, even though physical activity can help them live longer and feel better. Researchers surveyed patients about their personality, emotions, social situation, and past exercise habits. The goal w…

This study looked at 22 women with cervical cancer to see if having an empty bladder (using a catheter) or a full bladder (filled with 120cc of fluid) is better during a type of radiation called brachytherapy. The goal was to measure how much radiation reaches nearby organs like …

This study tested a device that measures pain signals during breast surgery to see if a nerve block (a type of painkiller) is working correctly. 100 women having a mastectomy took part. The goal was to find a better way to check if the nerve block is effective, which could help d…