Dr. Frank M Balis
Claim this profileChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
Expert in Brain Tumor
Expert in Cancer
20 reported clinical trials
39 drugs studied
Area of expertise
1Brain Tumor
Global LeaderAFP positive
HCG positive
Stage I
2Cancer
Global LeaderStage I
Stage IV
Stage II
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Frank M Balis is currently running
Chemotherapy
for Cancer
This phase III trial studies how well active surveillance help doctors to monitor subjects with low risk germ cell tumors for recurrence after their tumor is removed. When the germ cell tumor has spread outside of the organ in which it developed, it is considered metastatic. Chemotherapy drugs, such as bleomycin, carboplatin, etoposide, and cisplatin, 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. The trial studies whether carboplatin or cisplatin is the preferred chemotherapy to use in treating metastatic standard risk germ cell tumors.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 326 criteria
Chemotherapy
for Wilms Tumor
This phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy works in treating patients with newly diagnosed stage II-IV diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumors (DAWT) or favorable histology Wilms tumors (FHWT) that have come back (relapsed). Drugs used in chemotherapy regimens such as UH-3 (vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, carboplatin, etoposide, and irinotecan) and ICE/Cyclo/Topo (ifosfamide, carboplatin, etoposide, cyclophosphamide, and topotecan) 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. This trial may help doctors find out what effects, good and/or bad, regimen UH-3 has on patients with newly diagnosed DAWT and standard risk relapsed FHWT (those treated with only 2 drugs for the initial WT) and regimen ICE/Cyclo/Topo has on patients with high and very high risk relapsed FHWT (those treated with 3 or more drugs for the initial WT).
Recruiting1 award Phase 212 criteria
More about Frank M Balis
Clinical Trial Related8 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 20 trials as a Principal Investigator · 4 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Frank M Balis has experience with
- Carboplatin
- Irinotecan
- Etoposide
- Cisplatin
- Larotrectinib
- Palbociclib
Breakdown of trials Frank M Balis has run
Brain Tumor
Cancer
Rhabdoid Tumor
Wilms Tumor
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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 Frank M Balis specialize in?
Frank M Balis focuses on Brain Tumor and Cancer. In particular, much of their work with Brain Tumor has involved AFP positive patients, or patients who are HCG positive.
Is Frank M Balis currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Frank M Balis is currently recruiting for 4 clinical trials in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Frank M Balis has studied deeply?
Yes, Frank M Balis has studied treatments such as Carboplatin, Irinotecan, Etoposide.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Frank M Balis?
Apply for one of the trials that Frank M Balis is conducting.
What is the office address of Frank M Balis?
The office of Frank M Balis is located at: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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.
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