Dr. Peter Chung, MD
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Area of expertise
Prostate Cancer
Peter Chung, MD has run 5 trials for Prostate Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Testicular Cancer
Peter Chung, MD has run 1 trial for Testicular Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Affiliated Hospitals
University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Clinical Trials Peter Chung, MD is currently running
Short vs Long Course Radiotherapy
for Prostate Cancer
This is a prospective, randomized phase II trial investigating if radiation treatment delivered every other day for 2 weeks has the same side effects as radiation treatment delivered once weekly for 6 weeks.
Recruiting
1 award
Phase 2
MRI-Guided HDR Brachytherapy
for Prostate Cancer
This pilot study initiates a research program testing the early technical and clinical performance of a novel procedure for MRI-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. Testing will proceed in two cohorts of patients. In Arm 1, patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy will receive tumor-targeted salvage HDR brachytherapy. Arm 1 of the study will be coordinated and closely integrated with a separate concurrent study of MRI-guided prostate biopsy, which will be performed prior to accrual to Arm 1 of this trial (UHN 05-0641-C). In arm 2, patients with locally advanced prostate cancer will receive a boost of prostate-targeted HDR brachytherapy during external beam radiotherapy. This technique will be prospectively evaluated in up to 500 patients. Preliminary data acquired in this pilot study will determine the technical limits of MRI guided HDR brachytherapy and will be critical for the judicious conduct of a subsequent phase II clinical trial. This proposal is innovative in two fundamental ways: MRI-guidance, and specific tumor targeting for HDR brachytherapy. Successful completion of this study will further individualize local therapy, not only for the benefit of the proportion of cancer patients for whom initial radiotherapeutic interventions have failed, but also provide valuable technical and clinical validation that these novel image-guided (IG) approaches are clinically feasible and could be applied more broadly in prostate cancer therapy.
Recruiting
1 award
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More about Peter Chung, MD
Clinical Trial Related
13 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 9 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Peter Chung, MD has experience with
- HDR Brachytherapy
- MRI Guided Needles
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiotherapy
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- Low-dose Computed Tomography (LDCT)
- Postoperative Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Breakdown of trials Peter Chung, MD has run
Prostate Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Myocardial Infarction
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Peter Chung, MD specialize in?
Peter Chung, MD focuses on Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer. In particular, much of their work with Prostate Cancer has involved Stage IV patients, or patients who are Gleason.
Is Peter Chung, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Peter Chung, MD is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in Toronto Ontario. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Peter Chung, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Peter Chung, MD has studied treatments such as HDR Brachytherapy, MRI Guided Needles, High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiotherapy.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Peter Chung, MD?
Apply for one of the trials that Peter Chung, MD is conducting.
What is the office address of Peter Chung, MD?
The office of Peter Chung, MD is located at: University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9 Canada. This is the address for their practice at the University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.
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