Active clinical trials for "Testicular Neoplasms"

RATIONALE: PD 0332991 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well PD 0332991 works in treating patients with refractory solid tumors.

This pilot trial studies different high-dose chemotherapy regimens with or without total-body irradiation (TBI) to compare how well they work when given before autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) in treating patients with hematologic cancer or solid tumors. Giving high-dose chemotherapy with or without TBI before ASCT stops the growth of cancer cells by stopping them from dividing or killing them. After treatment, stem cells are collected from the patient's blood or bone marrow and stored. More chemotherapy may be given to prepare for the stem cell transplant. The stem cells are then returned to the patient to replace the blood forming cells that were destroyed by the chemotherapy.

This phase II trial is studying how well giving combination chemotherapy works in treating young patients with recurrent or resistant malignant germ cell tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving more than one drug (combination chemotherapy) may kill more tumor cells.

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Colony-stimulating factors, such as pegfilgrastim, may increase the number of immune cells found in bone marrow or peripheral blood and may help the immune system recover from the side effects of chemotherapy. Giving combination chemotherapy together with pegfilgrastim may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving combination chemotherapy together with pegfilgrastim works in treating men with metastatic germ cell tumors.

This is a study for patients with advanced testicular cancer. This research study involves treatment with oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, and gemcitabine, which is an investigational chemotherapy combination. This study is for patients who have not responded to standard cisplatin-containing chemotherapy or the cancer has returned after such treatment. This research is being done to assess the effectiveness of the proposed combination of medications for this type of cancer.

Investigators will use Axumin PET/CT to help with the imaging modalities to determine the presence of occult retroperitoneal disease.

This study evaluates the impact of a supervised 12-week high-intensity aerobic interval exercise program (versus a self-directed exercise usual care group) on traditional and novel cardiovascular disease risk factors and surrogate markers of cardiovascular- and overall-mortality in a population-based sample of testicular cancer survivors.

Background: People with a family history of testicular cancer may be at increased risk for the disease. Genetic and clinical studies of patients with testicular cancer and their family members may help clarify the cause of the disease and identify clinical features. Objectives: To characterize the clinical features of testicular cancer. To identify genes that may lead to increased risk of the disease. To examine emotional and behavioral issues of members of families at increased risk of the disease. Eligibility: Males and females from a family with at least two cases of testicular cancer in blood relatives. Males with testicular cancer in both testicles. Males with testicular cancer who have an identical twin. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Design: Participants may take part in Part 1 or Parts 1 and 2 of this 2-part study. Part 1 participants: Provide a blood or cheek cell sample to obtain DNA for gene studies. Provide permission for researchers to obtain their medical records for review. Complete questionnaires about their personal and family medical history, exposure to factors that might influence the risk of testicular cancer, and their feelings about being a member of a family in which several members have testicular cancer. These data are collected from participants in their home communities. Part 2 participants: All participants provide a medical history, have a complete physical examination, including routine lab tests, and have an ultrasound test of the abdomen to look at the kidneys. Males have an ultrasound test of the testicles and scrotum. Females have an ultrasound test of the pelvis to look at the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes. Males 18 years of age and older provide a semen sample. Some participants have computed tomography (CT) scanning of the chest, abdomen and pelvis instead of kidney ultrasound. Children under 18 years of age may have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of CT. These data are collected from participants during a 2-day visit to the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. Travel costs are covered by the protocol.

The present study examine the effects of an aerobic and strength training program on cardiorespiratory fitness in testicular cancer (TC) patients during chemotherapy. Half of the participants will receive the exercise program and the other half will receive one individual lifestyle counseling session. The investigators hypothesize that TC patients in the exercise group will have less reduction in cardiorespiratory fitness during chemotherapy treatment compared to patients in the control group.

RATIONALE: Low dose deferasirox may be safe and effective in treating patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplant and have iron overload. PURPOSE: This pilot clinical trial studies safety and tolerability of deferasirox in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients who have iron overload. Effect of low dose deferasirox on labile plasma iron is also examined.