subcutaneous recurrent tumor (breast cancer, malignant head and neck tumor, malignant soft tissue tumor, malignant oral cavity tumor)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The case with metastatic measurable tumor in skin or subcutaneous tissue (including lymph node) which is confirmed histologically or cytologically and also the tumor should be larger than the size of designated level. Refractory to the standard medical therapy (chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, etc) and more than 4 weeks should elapse since the latest treatment. The case who underwent radiotherapy more than 4 weeks earlier or without indication for radiotherapy The case with the tumor which can be punctured. The tumor should be located less than 30mm in depth and also amenable to injection. Performance status(ECOG) 0 to 2. White blood cell counts >=2,000/uL or neutrophil counts >=1,000/uL Platelets >=50,000/uL Serum creatinine <=3mg/dl AST(GOT)/ALT(GPT) both <=100 IU/L or <=5 X institutional criterion Having written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The case having intracorporal magnetic substance (cardiac pace maker, dental implant, steel clips, steel bolts) Pregnant woman, nursing woman The case having pleural effusion, ascites, pericardial effusion which requires emergent treatment The case having active infection The case having double cancer with less than 5 year-disease free period The case having psychological, familial, social, geographical factors which hamper compliance with the protocol and appropriate follow-up The case having brain metastases which require emergent treatment for brain hypertension or emergent irradiation The case who is considered to be inappropriate for this trial by the attending doctor
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dose limiting toxicity and other adverse events | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Nagoya University Hospital Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery