Chemo plus immunotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer
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This study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and cisplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor) as the first treatment for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It aims to see if this combination works better and to understand how the immune system responds.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a type of bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread to other parts of the body.
- You have never had chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy for this cancer before.
- You are able to perform daily activities without major help (ECOG score 0-1).
- Your blood cell counts and kidney/liver function must be within acceptable ranges.
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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