Trial tests immunotherapy plus chemotherapy and radiation for anal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This Phase 2 trial studies a combination of immunotherapy (spartalizumab), chemotherapy (mDCF includes docetaxel), and radiation to treat metastatic or returning anal squamous cell cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes compared with standard approaches, but eligibility is strict to keep participants safe.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older
- You have metastatic or locally returning squamous cell anal cancer confirmed by biopsy
- Your scans (CT and PET) are recent (within 30 days), and there is at least one measurable spot on CT/MRI
- You’re well enough to do daily activities (ECOG performance status 0–1)
- Your organs and blood tests meet safety levels (bone marrow, liver, kidneys, and protein in urine)
- You can receive the planned mDCF chemotherapy plan and you expect to live at least 12 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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