Clinical Research

RTOG 0529

Title:

A Phase II Evaluation of Dose-Painted IMRT in Combination with 5-Fluorouracil and Mitomycin-C for Reduction of Acute Morbidity in Carcinoma of the Anal Cana


Eligibility:

Histologically-proven, invasive primary squamous, basaloid, or cloacogenic carcinoma of the anal canal; T stage 2-4 and N0-N3 stage; X-ray (PA and lateral), CT scan, or PET/CT scan of the chest within 42 days prior to registration; CT scan, MRI, or PET/CT of the abdomen and pelvis within 42 days prior to registration; Zubrod Performance Status 0-1; Age > 18; Adequate bone marrow, hepatic and renal function as defined in the protocol; Women of childbearing potential and male participants must agree to use a medically effective means of birth control throughout their participation in the treatment phase of the study. If there is clinical suspicion of AIDS, an HIV test must be done within 42 days prior to registration. Note: HIV positive patients without AIDS are eligible for this trial. Patients must sign a study-specific informed consent prior to study entry.

Treatment :

IMRT
5-FU + Mitomycin-C on days 1 and 29

Study size: 59

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