Can biomarkers guide organ-sparing treatment for stomach and esophagus cancer?
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if using specific biomarkers (like HER2 and PD-L1) can help choose the best treatment to potentially avoid surgery. It aims to preserve the stomach or esophagus while effectively treating the cancer.
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Who can take part
- You have stomach, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be surgically removed and is stage II or higher.
- Your cancer cells must show a certain level of PD-L1 (a protein that can help cancer hide from the immune system).
- You are willing to have biopsies and blood samples taken to check for biomarkers.
- You have adequate organ function and are in generally good health (ECOG performance status 0 or 1).
- You have not had prior treatment with certain targeted therapies or checkpoint inhibitors.
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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