The Roger Williams Cancer Center offers complete
and comprehensive care for all of Rhode Island. Your team of cancer specialists will design a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncology expertise are provided under one roof, eliminating unnecessary time and expenses. We work hard to help you take control.

HEPATIC IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR METASTASES (HITM)
PHASE I TRIAL FOR PATIENTS WITH ADENOCARCINOMA
LIVER METASTASES (NCT01373047)


WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
  • Liver metastases from a CEA+ tumor
  • Unresectable and failed standard systemic therapy
  • Limited extrahepatic disease acceptable
  • Good performance status
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIAL?
  • To test the safety of regionally infused anti-CEA genetically modified T cells
  • To test the feasibility and potential efficacy of intrahepatic immunotherapy
WHAT CAN PATIENTS EXPECT?
  • Three percutaneous infusions into the hepatic circulation using a femoral artery approach
  • Inpatient observation following the first infusion
  • Liver MRI and PET/CT at the start and end of infusion cycle
  • No cost to patient
  • Assistance with lodging and travel if needed
  • Access to cutting edge immunotherapy
To enroll, call 401-456-2484 or send an email.