SWOG-9507, Fenretinide in Treating Patients With Neoplasia of the Mouth

Summary

RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the development or recurrence of cancer. The use of fenretinide may be an effective way to prevent the development of cancer in patients with neoplasia of the mouth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of fenretinide in preventing cancer in patients who have neoplasia of the mouth.

Timeline

Start

1997-12

Primary completion

2000-03

Completion

2000-03

Drugs

Indications