Dr. Kamila Nowak Choi
Claim this profileMedStar Franklin Square Medical Center/Weinberg Cancer Institute
Studies Brain Metastasis
Studies Tumors
5 reported clinical trials
16 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Kamila Nowak Choi is currently running
Chemotherapy + Radiation Therapy
for Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II/III trial studies how well radiation therapy works when given together with cisplatin, docetaxel, cetuximab, and/or atezolizumab after surgery in treating patients with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer the begins in the thin, flat cells (squamous cell). Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. The purpose of this study is to compare the usual treatment (radiation therapy with cisplatin chemotherapy) to using radiation therapy with docetaxel and cetuximab chemotherapy, and using the usual treatment plus an immunotherapy drug, atezolizumab.
Recruiting1 award Phase 2 & 321 criteria
Whole Brain Radiotherapy + Stereotactic Radiosurgery
for Brain Metastasis
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding whole brain radiotherapy with hippocampal avoidance and memantine to stereotactic radiosurgery versus stereotactic radiosurgery alone in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the brain and come back in other areas of the brain after earlier stereotactic radiosurgery. Hippocampus avoidance during whole-brain radiation therapy decreases the amount of radiation that is delivered to the hippocampus, which is a brain structure that is important for memory. The medicine memantine is also often given with whole brain radiation therapy because it may decrease the risk of side effects of radiation on thinking and memory. Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers a high dose of radiation only to the small areas of cancer in the brain and avoids the surrounding normal brain tissue. Adding whole brain radiotherapy with hippocampal avoidance and memantine to stereotactic radiosurgery may be effective in shrinking or stabilizing cancer that has spread to the brain and returned in other areas of the brain after receiving stereotactic radiosurgery.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 312 criteria
More about Kamila Nowak Choi
Clinical Trial Related11 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 4 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Kamila Nowak Choi has experience with
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Whole-Brain Radiotherapy
- Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Memantine Hydrochloride
- Memantine
Breakdown of trials Kamila Nowak Choi has run
Brain Metastasis
Tumors
Cancer
Lung Cancer
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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 Kamila Nowak Choi specialize in?
Kamila Nowak Choi focuses on Brain Metastasis and Tumors. In particular, much of their work with Brain Metastasis has involved Stage IV patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Kamila Nowak Choi currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Kamila Nowak Choi is currently recruiting for 4 clinical trials in Baltimore Maryland. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Kamila Nowak Choi has studied deeply?
Yes, Kamila Nowak Choi has studied treatments such as Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Whole-Brain Radiotherapy, Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Kamila Nowak Choi?
Apply for one of the trials that Kamila Nowak Choi is conducting.
What is the office address of Kamila Nowak Choi?
The office of Kamila Nowak Choi is located at: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center/Weinberg Cancer Institute, Baltimore, Maryland 21237 United States. This is the address for their practice at the MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center/Weinberg Cancer Institute.
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.