Publications by authors named "Carlos Gomez-Rocca"

Introduction: Considering the growing interest in matched cancer treatment, our aim was to evaluate the ability of a comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) assay to propose at least one targeted therapy given an identified genomic alteration or signature (actionability), and to collect the treatment modifications based on the CGP test results in clinical practise for solid tumors.

Methods: This retrospective, multicentre French study was conducted among 25 centres that participated in a free of charge program between 2017 and 2019 for a tissue CGP test. Data were collected on the patient, disease, tumor genomic profile, treatment suggested in the report (related to the genomic profile results) and subsequent therapeutic decisions according to the physician's declaration.

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Communication training programs in oncology have demonstrated some efficacy to improve doctors' communication skills. The goal of our study was to evaluate the impact of such training in the particular context of phase I clinical trials. Self-satisfaction and self-efficacy scales evaluating doctor-patient communication was completed by 6 medical oncologists (3 juniors and 3 seniors) before and after their communication training for a total of sixty visits.

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Background: Cardiotoxicity of molecular targeted therapies (MTT) is poorly understood and is being investigated among patients with metastatic solid tumours. The frequency of cardiac events among patients receiving MTT has been evaluated in various ways, particularly troponin elevations.

Patients And Methods: We prospectively evaluated cardiotoxicity among patients included in Phase 1 trials receiving molecular targeted therapies (MTT) for a metastatic solid tumour.

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