Severe Mucositis in Head and Cancer Patients
People with head and neck cancer are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by Montefiore Medical Center.
You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:
- Are a male or female at least 18 years of age
- Have medically diagnosed head or neck cancer
- Adequate organ function
- Must be receiving cisplatin for chemotherapy
You may NOT participate in this study if you:
- Have received prior chemotherapy
- Have inability to swallow and/or eat soft or solid food
- Have suffered from oral diseases
- Have known immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Contact Information
Sarah Yukelis, Study Coordinator
111 E. 210th Street Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: (718)-920-2301
Email: syukelis@montefiore.org