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Cancer Research

Working Toward a Cure

Our researchers contribute to the South Carolina Central Cancer Registry and have partnered with the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to stay up-to-date on the latest clinical trials and treatments.

Current Trials

Bladder Cancer

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Cysview

Description

The purpose of the study is to gather more information on the current use of Blue Light Cystoscopy™ with Cysview® in urologists' practices. This trial is a registry study for patients with bladder cancer who undergo cystoscopy. Cysview is an FDA approved drug imaging agent that is absorbed by malignant cells causing them to appear pink under blue light thus making them easier to see.

Open to enrollment

Posted By: Dr. T. Brian Willard

Posted Date: 5/20/2022

Location: Lexington Urology

Breast Cancer

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WF-2202

Description
Optimizing Psychosocial Intervention for Breast Cancer-related Sexual Morbidity: The Sexual Health and Intimacy Education (SHINE) Trial

Developing an Internet-Delivered Sexual Health Program for Breast Cancer Survivors. 

Open to enrollment. 

Posted By: Dr. Steven Madden

Posted Date: 5/24/2024

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

NRG-CC011

Description
Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Multi-Center Double-Blinded Controlled Trial.

A study to examine computerized training to improve concentration, learning new things, and remembering in breast cancer survivors. 

Open to enrollment. 

Posted By: Dr. Steven Madden

Posted Date: 5/23/2024

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

NRG-BR008 HERO

Description
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy Optimization for low-risk HER2-Positive Breast Cancer.

This trial compares the recurrence-free interval (RFI) among patients with early stage, low-risk HER2+ breast cancer who undergo breast conserving surgery and receive HER2-directed therapy, and are randomized to not receive adjuvant breast radiotherapy versus those who are randomized to receive adjuvant radiotherapy per the current standard of care. 

Open to enrollment.

Posted By: Dr. Quillin Davis

Posted Date: 4/12/2024

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

S2212 SCARLET

Description
Shorter Anthracycline-Free Chemo Immunotherapy Adapted to Pathological Response in Early Triple Negative Breast Cancer (SCARLET), A Randomized Phase III Study

This phase III trial compares the effects of shorter chemotherapy-immunotherapy without anthracyclines to usual chemo-immunotherapy for the treatment of early-stage triple negative breast cancer. Shorter treatment without anthracycline chemotherapy may work the same as the usual anthracycline chemotherapy treatment for early-stage triple negative breast cancer.

Open to enrollment.

Posted By: Dr. Steven Madden

Posted Date: 8/28/2023

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

MA.39 Tailor RT

Description
This study tests regional radiation therapy in patients with low risk breast cancer.

Posted By: Dr. Davis

Posted Date: 9/5/2019

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

Gastrointestinal Cancer

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Head & Neck Cancer

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Lung Cancer

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NRG-LU008

Description
NRG-LU008: Phase III Randomized Trial of Primary Lung Tumor Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Followed By Concurrent Mediastinal Chemoradiation For Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

This study is testing the addition of high dose, targeted radiation to the usual treatment for locally advanced inoperable non-small cell lung cancer. 

Open to enrollment.

Posted By: Dr. Quillin Davis

Posted Date: 7/29/2024

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

Emerge 402

Description
This is an observational study to identify and measure the effects of a medication called Zepzelca in a real-world setting in Adult Patients with Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Open to enrollment

Posted By: Dr. Steven Madden

Posted Date: 11/1/2021

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

Prostate Cancer

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BRAT

Description
The purpose of the Prostate BRAchyTherapy (BRAT) Registry is to measure clinical outcomes of patients treated with Brachytherapy at Lexington Medical Center (LMC).

Open to enrollment

Posted By: Dr. Quillin Davis

Posted Date: 11/1/2021

Location: Lexington Medical Cancer Center

EA8184

Description
To Evaluate if Green Tea can be Effective in Reducing the Progression of Prostate Cancer in Men on Close Monitoring.

This study is being done to answer the following question:  Can we lower the chance of your prostate cancer growing by adding Sunphenon® 90D (containing green tea catechins) by closely monitoring your prostate cancer?

Open to enrollment

Posted By: Dr. T. Brian Willard

Posted Date: 11/1/2021

Location: Lexington Urology