Dr. Amna Sher
Claim this profileStony Brook University Medical Center
Studies Cancer
Studies Lung Cancer
9 reported clinical trials
14 drugs studied
Area of expertise
1Cancer
metastatic
Stage IV
Stage III
2Lung Cancer
Stage IV
metastatic
locally advanced
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Amna Sher is currently running
Pembrolizumab + Radiation vs Chemotherapy + Radiation
for Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual approach (chemotherapy \[cisplatin and carboplatin\] plus radiation therapy) after surgery in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or patients with a second head and neck cancer that is not from metastasis (primary). Radiation therapy uses high energy radiation or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Carboplatin is also in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving pembrolizumab alone after surgery may work better than the usual approach in shrinking recurrent or primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Recruiting1 award Phase 231 criteria
Chemotherapy + Immunotherapy vs. Immunotherapy
for Advanced Lung Cancer
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving pembrolizumab and chemotherapy may help stabilize lung cancer.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
More about Amna Sher
Clinical Trial Related3 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 9 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Amna Sher has experience with
- Pembrolizumab
- Carboplatin
- Pemetrexed
- Ladiratuzumab Vedotin
- 9-ING-41
- Anti-PD-(L)1 Antibody Therapy
Breakdown of trials Amna Sher has run
Cancer
Lung Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Amna Sher specialize in?
Amna Sher focuses on Cancer and Lung Cancer. In particular, much of their work with Cancer has involved metastatic patients, or patients who are Stage IV.
Is Amna Sher currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Amna Sher is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Stony Brook New York. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Amna Sher has studied deeply?
Yes, Amna Sher has studied treatments such as Pembrolizumab, Carboplatin, Pemetrexed.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Amna Sher?
Apply for one of the trials that Amna Sher is conducting.
What is the office address of Amna Sher?
The office of Amna Sher is located at: Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York 11794 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Stony Brook University Medical Center.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.