Germ Cell Cancers
Germ cell tumors are masses that form from reproductive cells. Most germ cell tumors that are cancerous occur usually occur in the form of testicular cancer or ovarian cancer, although they can be found in other parts of the body as well.
Our clinical trials focus on combination chemotherapy, high-dosage chemotherapy to better understand the safest and most effective way to combat germ cell cancers. There are also clinical trials that aim to better identify germ cell tumors to avoid the return of tumors after treatment. In addition, some clinical trials for germ cell tumors focus on quality of life by reducing symptoms and side effects.
Protocol ID: AGCT1532
Disease: Germ Cell Tumor
Who can participate?: Newly diagnosed patients must have histologic verification of a primary extracranial germ cell tumor in any of the categories outlined in the table below. Elevation of serum tumor markers without histologic confirmation is not sufficient for entry on the trial. Low Risk Stratum (Stage I Ovarian Immature Teratoma and Stage I Malignant GCT (all sites)) patients must be < 50 years of age at enrollment. Standard Risk 1: Patients must be < 11 years of age at enrollment. Standard Risk 2: Patients must be ≥ 11 and < 25 years of age at enrollment.
Lead Researcher: Mark A. RanalliProtocol ID: AGCT1531
Disease: GCT
Who can participate?:
"Low Risk Stratum: Patients must be < 50 years of age at enrollment.
Standard Risk 1: Patient must be < 11 years of age at enrollment.
Standard Risk 2: Patients must be ≥ 11 and < 25 years of age at enrollment"
Lead Researcher: Mark A. Ranalli, MD