Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group, explained in plain language.
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Could some breast cancer patients skip chemo? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether some patients with early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer can safely avoid chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers are using a special scan and specific tumor markers to identify patients whose cancer is highly dependent on the HER2 protein. These…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Withdrawn trial sought answers on race and cancer drug response
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a standard drug combination for advanced prostate cancer works differently for men of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It planned to enroll men who identified as Black, Hispanic, White, or Native American. The trial was withdrawn before any part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Shocking the cancer: extreme hormone swings tested for tough prostate cases
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new approach called 'extreme bipolar androgen therapy' for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone treatments. It alternates high doses of testosterone with a drug that blocks testosterone's effects, aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Three-Pronged attack on advanced lung cancer shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of three drugs (amivantamab, lazertinib, and pemetrexed) as the first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and has specific genetic changes (EGFR mutations). The goal is to see if this powerful combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC