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    marions
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    The trial contact information has not been activated. You might want to contact the Principal Investigator: Anthony B. El-Khoueiry, MD USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Ph: 323-865-3967; 800-865-0102
    Email: elkhouei@usc.edu.
    This is a multicenter clinical trial therefore, I assume that you might be able to find a physician close to your Mom’s home. That is of course, if your Mom’s fits the criteria. Let me know if you need any help.
    Regarding the off-label drug use: From what I understand, many cancer drugs are used off-label (if not most.) You might pose this question to another physician actively working with CC patients.
    Good luck and please, keep us posted.
    Best wishes coming your way,
    Marion

    #36354
    sharpeilover
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    Thanks so much for this info, Marion. Am having no luck getting through on either of the phone numbers…!
    1. Basic question:
    2. Can patients ever use these medications/drugs even if they are not participating in a trial? Meaning, what is the situation with off-label use of drugs? How can a patient get this?
    In January, we did ask my mother’s Sloan-Kettering oncologist about these two drugs (anti-angiogenetics, if I remember correctly??)- and numerous others, older chemos, new things, all found in our research- he seemed reluctant to recommend any for her due to “side effects”???
    3. Last, any basic tips on how to get into a trial???
    Thanks so much!!!!!!!

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