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Peritoneal carcinomatosis occurs when tumors have spread to the lining of the abdomen from other cancers. This can occur with cancers of the appendix, colon or ovary, as well as mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos. A clinical trial led by Andrew M. Blakely, M.D., Assistant Research Physician in the Surgical Oncology Program, is researching a combination drug therapy for the disease. The trial will take place at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and there is no cost for participation.
For more information, please contact Audra A. Satterwhite, R.N., at (240) 858-3552 or audra.satterwhite@nih.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT05185947
NCI Protocol ID: NCI000237
Official Title: Phase II Study of Intravenous and Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel and Oral Nilotinib for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Ovarian, Colorectal, or Appendiceal Cancer
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