In a nutshell This study is searching for participants with advanced solid tumors including colorectal cancer to examine the safety and effectiveness of experimental drug avapritinib (AYVAKIT). The main outcomes to be measured are the response to treatment and side effects. This trial is being conducted in Texas, US. The details Some cancers grow as a...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the use of capecitabine in combination with bevacizumab (Avastin) in the treatment of unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer. Some background Current treatment of unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer (wide spread cancer that cannot be removed by surgery do to size or location) includes chemotherapy, such...
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In a nutshell This article presents the results from the first human trial of PD 0332991, a new anti-cancer drug. The main objective of the study was to determine the safety and recommended dose for further testing. Results warrant further studies and revealed that neutropenia (low white cell count) was the main side effect. Some background Cells...
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