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A Non-Randomized Study of Internal Radiation Therapy to the Liver in Patients With Primary Liver Cancer for Whom Surgery is Not Possible. - NCT00152087-33607(Clinical Trial 128312)



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City:  Tampa
State:  
FL
Zip Code: 33607
Conditions: Liver Cancer
Purpose: Surgical resection of the affected liver offers the best chance for disease-free survival in patients with Hepatoma (HCC). Unfortunately, most hepatoma patients present with disease which is multi-focal and thus not resectable. Fewer than 15% of HCC patients are resectable. The objective of treatment with TheraSphere is to selectively administer a dose of radioactive material directly to neoplastic tissue in the liver. Systemic therapy is largely ineffective.
Study summary: Protocol Objectives include: - Determine the proportion of patients with HCC in whom the treatment plan can be completed - Evaluate the response to therapy - Evaluate toxicities and adverse experiences associated with TheraSphere treatment - Evaluate survival time
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Over 18 years of age of any sex, race - Histological proof of HCC - Able to give Informed Consent - ECOG performance equal or less than 2 - Life expectancy equal to or greater than 3 months - Non- pregnant with acceptable contraception in premenopausal women - Greater than 4 weeks since prior radiation therapy or surgery - 1 month post chemotherapy - Serum Bilirubin < 2.0 - Acceptable white blood count Exclusion Criteria: - Co-morbid disease that would place patient at undue risk. - Pre-existing diarrhea/illness - Pregnant - Fail preliminary MAA testing
Study is available at: St. Joseph's Hospital
Tampa, FL 33607
United States

Primary Contact:
Ronda Buffington, RN,OCN
Email: Ronda.Buffington@baycare.org
Phone: 813-870-4123

Secondary Contact:
Mary Pritchard, RN, OCN
Email: Mary.Pritchard@baycare.org
Phone: 813-870-4257
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Date Processed: March 21, 2011
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