Testing drug combo before throat cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (an immunotherapy called a PD-1 inhibitor, cetuximab, and platinum chemotherapy) given before surgery for advanced throat cancer that requires removing the voice box. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of throat cancer called hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your cancer is locally advanced, meaning it has not spread far, but it requires surgery to remove your voice box (total laryngectomy).
- You have not had any previous treatment for this cancer.
- You are in good general health, able to do most daily activities, and your organs are working well.
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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