Chemo plus immunotherapy before and after surgery for bile duct cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) given before and after surgery for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a bile duct or gallbladder cancer that can be surgically removed.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in generally good health (able to do daily activities without significant assistance).
- You have not had prior chemotherapy or immunotherapy for this cancer.
- You do not have active autoimmune disease or an organ transplant.
- Women who can become children and men with partners who can become pregnant must agree to use birth control during the study.
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