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Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
Interventions
Other: Best Practice
Other: Electronic Health Record Review
Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
Other: Survey Administration
Registration Number
NCT06513962
Lead Sponsor
Children's Oncology Group
Brief Summary

This phase III trial compares the effect of giving triptorelin vs no triptorelin in preventing ovarian damage in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer receiving chemotherapy with an alkylating agents. Alkylating agents are part of standard chemotherapy, but may cause damage to the ovaries. If the ovaries are not working well or completely shut down, then it will be difficult or impossible to get pregnant in the future. Triptorelin works by blocking certain hormones and causing the ovaries to slow down or pause normal activity. The triptorelin used in this study stays active in the body for 24 weeks or about 6 months after a dose is given. After triptorelin is cleared from the body, the ovaries resume normal activities. Adding triptorelin before the start of chemotherapy treatment may reduce the chances of damage to the ovaries.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Determine the feasibility of conducting a cross network, multi-site, randomized clinical trial of triptorelin among newly diagnosed adolescent and young adult (AYA) female cancer patients age \< 40 years (exclusive of breast cancer).

II. Measure ovarian reserve via anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) at 2-years post completion of alkylating agent-containing chemotherapy among randomized patients.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Collect information on the longitudinal trajectory of change in AMH and other ovarian hormone levels from cancer diagnosis to 2 years post cancer treatment completion among randomized patients.

II. Determine the feasibility of measuring estrogen deprivation symptoms (i.e., hot flashes, sexual dysfunction) menstrual pattern, and quality of life among randomized patients.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:

I. Establish a unique cohort of female AYA patients treated with alkylating agent chemotherapy and randomized to receive or not receive triptorelin, that can be followed long-term to study reproductive health concerns and outcomes as well as genetic risk factors for premature menopause.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM A: Patients receive triptorelin intramuscularly (IM) up to 14 days prior to standard chemotherapy. For patients whose chemotherapy exceeds 24 weeks, a second dose of triptorelin may be given 24 weeks after the first dose at the treating physician's discretion. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.

ARM B: Patients receive standard chemotherapy. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 1 and 2 years.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • < 40 years of age at the time of enrollment
  • Patient must be a post-menarchal female and report that their initial menstrual period occurred > 6 months prior to enrollment. (Current menstrual status is not part of the inclusion criteria.)
  • Newly diagnosed with first cancer, exclusive of breast cancer.
  • Planned treatment must include one or more of the following alkylating agents delivered with curative intent: cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, procarbazine, chlorambucil, carmustine (BCNU), lomustine (CCNU), melphalan, thiotepa, busulfan, nitrogen mustard.
  • For patients < 20 years of age at enrollment, the expected alkylator dose must be ≥ 4 g/m^2 cumulative cyclophosphamide equivalent dose (CED). For patients ≥ 20 years of age at enrollment, any planned alkylator dose is permitted. Eligible patients must receive at least one of the alkylators that contribute to CED.
  • All patients and/or their parents or legal guardians must sign a written informed consent.
  • All institutional, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Cancer Institute (NCI) requirements for human studies must be met.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any planned radiation to the pelvis; or cranial radiation ≥ 30 gray (Gy) to the hypothalamus, inclusive of any total body irradiation (TBI).
  • Planned bilateral oophorectomy. Note: A participant's desire to pursue alternative fertility preservation procedures (i.e., embryo, oocyte, or ovarian tissue cryopreservation) will be allowed (and in fact encouraged).
  • Congenital syndromes associated with infertility and decreased ovarian reserve at baseline. For example: Turner's Syndrome, Fragile X premutation carriers, Down syndrome, etc.
  • Pre-existing seizure disorder, congenital long QT syndrome, pseudotumor cerebri; history of pulmonary embolism, venous thrombosis, or myocardial infarction. Note: Contact study chairs if questions arise about other pre-existing conditions.
  • Receipt of long acting (depot) GnRH agonists within 6 months before enrollment. In contrast, subcutaneous GnRH agonist used for oocyte retrieval is not an exclusion; oral and other hormonal contraceptive use is also not an exclusion. Note: Please see protocol for the concomitant therapy restrictions for patients during the study treatment period. See protocol for information about oral and other hormonal contractive use during the study treatment period.
  • Prior receipt of systemic chemotherapy. However, steroids and intrathecal chemotherapy are permitted prior to study enrollment.
  • Any prior radiation to the pelvis; or cranial radiation ≥ 30 Gy to the hypothalamus, inclusive of any total body irradiation (TBI).
  • Patients who are pregnant are not eligible. A pregnancy test is required for female patients of childbearing potential.
  • Lactating females who plan to breastfeed their infants for the duration of triptorelin therapy (24 weeks per dose).
  • Sexually active patients of reproductive potential who have not agreed to use an effective contraceptive method for the duration of triptorelin therapy (24 weeks per dose).

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm A (triptorelin)Electronic Health Record ReviewPatients receive triptorelin IM up to 14 days prior to standard chemotherapy. For patients whose chemotherapy exceeds 24 weeks, a second dose of triptorelin may be given 24 weeks after the first dose at the treating physician's discretion. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm A (triptorelin)Survey AdministrationPatients receive triptorelin IM up to 14 days prior to standard chemotherapy. For patients whose chemotherapy exceeds 24 weeks, a second dose of triptorelin may be given 24 weeks after the first dose at the treating physician's discretion. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm A (triptorelin)Triptorelin PamoatePatients receive triptorelin IM up to 14 days prior to standard chemotherapy. For patients whose chemotherapy exceeds 24 weeks, a second dose of triptorelin may be given 24 weeks after the first dose at the treating physician's discretion. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm B (usual care)Best PracticePatients receive standard chemotherapy. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm B (usual care)Biospecimen CollectionPatients receive standard chemotherapy. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm B (usual care)Electronic Health Record ReviewPatients receive standard chemotherapy. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm B (usual care)Survey AdministrationPatients receive standard chemotherapy. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Arm A (triptorelin)Biospecimen CollectionPatients receive triptorelin IM up to 14 days prior to standard chemotherapy. For patients whose chemotherapy exceeds 24 weeks, a second dose of triptorelin may be given 24 weeks after the first dose at the treating physician's discretion. Patients also undergo blood sample collection throughout the study.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of enrollments of newly diagnosed AYA female cancer patients age < 40 yearsUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Number of enrollments by the end of the DOD funded grant period, and ideally prior to Year 4 to enable greater duration of follow-up time. Will help determine if a larger efficacy study can be successfully completed as a cross network trial in a reasonable funding period.

Accrual rates of newly diagnosed AYA female cancer patients age < 40 yearsUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Accrual rates of newly diagnosed AYA female cancer patients age \< 40 years. Over the second half of the funding period, demonstrate a positive trajectory in accrual rates that provides data to inform future funding proposals that would seek to complete the overall larger study within a typical 5-year funding period.

Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levelsAt 2 years post-chemotherapy

AMH values will be examined to confirm that the combined variability of AMH in both arms is consistent with our a priori assumptions.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Longitudinal AMH along with other ovarian hormone levelsUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

These measurements will help inform rates of missingness. Will be used to estimate the longitudinal trajectory of change in these hormones by triptorelin randomization status.

Estrogen deprivation symptoms: Hot flashesUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Estrogen deprivation symptoms include hot flashes. The Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) will be used to collect information on the frequency and interference of hot flashes.

Estrogen deprivation symptoms: HeadachesUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Estrogen deprivation symptoms include headaches. The Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) will be used to collect information on the frequency and interference of headaches.

Estrogen deprivation symptoms: Vaginal/vulvar symptomsUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Estrogen deprivation symptoms include vaginal/vulvar symptoms. The Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) will be used to collect information on the frequency and interference of vaginal/vulvar symptoms. The PROMIS Sexual Function and Satisfaction version (v) 2.0 Brief Profile - Female (PROMIS SexFS) will be used to evaluate vaginal and vulvar discomfort, pain, and lubrication.

Estrogen deprivation symptoms: Sexual functionUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Estrogen deprivation symptoms include sexual function. The Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) will be used to collect information on the frequency and interference of sexual function. The PROMIS Sexual Function and Satisfaction version (v) 2.0 Brief Profile - Female (PROMIS SexFS) will be used to evaluate sexual activity, desire, and satisfaction among all participants.

Sexual HealthUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Sexual dysfunction will be assessed using PROMIS SexFS.

Menstrual patternsUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Menstrual patterns will be assessed using standard items and characterized according to the Staging of Reproductive Aging Workshop criteria.

Global health-related quality of life: AnxietyUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Global health-related quality of life will be assessed using the PROMIS 29 Profile v2.1, which includes assessment of anxiety. For adolescent participants, the PROMIS Pediatric Profile-25 v2.0 will be used to measure health domains.

Global health-related quality of life: FatigueUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Global health-related quality of life will be assessed using the PROMIS 29 Profile v2.1, which includes assessment of fatigue. For adolescent participants, the PROMIS Pediatric Profile-25 v2.0 will be used to measure health domains.

Global health-related quality of life: DepressionUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Global health-related quality of life will be assessed using the PROMIS 29 Profile v2.1, which includes assessment of depression. For adolescent participants, the PROMIS Pediatric Profile-25 v2.0 will be used to measure health domains.

Global health-related quality of life: Sleep disturbanceUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Global health-related quality of life will be assessed using the PROMIS 29 Profile v2.1, which includes assessment of sleep disturbance. For adolescent participants, the PROMIS Pediatric Profile-25 v2.0 will be used to measure health domains, with the addition of the PROMIS Pediatric Sleep Disturbance 4a scale.

Global health-related quality of life: Participation in social activitiesUp to 2 years post-chemotherapy

Global health-related quality of life will be assessed using the PROMIS 29 Profile v2.1, which includes assessment of participation in social activities. For adolescent participants, the PROMIS Pediatric Profile-25 v2.0 will be used to measure health domains.

Trial Locations

Locations (80)

Mercy Hospital Joplin

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Joplin, Missouri, United States

Lake Regional Hospital

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Osage Beach, Missouri, United States

Mercy Clinic-Rolla-Cancer and Hematology

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Rolla, Missouri, United States

Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute

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Rolla, Missouri, United States

Children's Hospital of Alabama

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

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Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Arkansas Children's Hospital

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

CARTI Cancer Center

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Kaiser Permanente-Oakland

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Oakland, California, United States

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children-Presbyterian Saint Luke's Medical Center

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children

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Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

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Hollywood, Florida, United States

Nemours Children's Clinic-Jacksonville

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Nemours Children's Hospital

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Orlando, Florida, United States

Saint Mary's Medical Center

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

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Alton, Illinois, United States

Rush - Copley Medical Center

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Aurora, Illinois, United States

Saint Mary's Hospital

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Centralia, Illinois, United States

Carle at The Riverfront

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Danville, Illinois, United States

Carle Physician Group-Effingham

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Effingham, Illinois, United States

Carle Physician Group-Mattoon/Charleston

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Mattoon, Illinois, United States

SSM Health Good Samaritan

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Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States

Carle Cancer Center

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Urbana, Illinois, United States

Rush-Copley Healthcare Center

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Yorkville, Illinois, United States

Riley Hospital for Children

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Central Care Cancer Center - Garden City

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Garden City, Kansas, United States

Central Care Cancer Center - Great Bend

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Great Bend, Kansas, United States

Norton Children's Hospital

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Maine Children's Cancer Program

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Scarborough, Maine, United States

Bronson Battle Creek

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Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Butterworth Hospital

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

West Michigan Cancer Center

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Ascension Borgess Cancer Center

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Ascension Borgess Hospital

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

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Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - Niles Hospital

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Niles, Michigan, United States

Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan - Norton Shores

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Norton Shores, Michigan, United States

Corewell Health Reed City Hospital

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Reed City, Michigan, United States

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - Marie Yeager Cancer Center

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Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - Saint Joseph Hospital

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Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States

Munson Medical Center

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Traverse City, Michigan, United States

University of Michigan Health - West

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Wyoming, Michigan, United States

Saint Louis Cancer and Breast Institute-Ballwin

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Ballwin, Missouri, United States

Central Care Cancer Center - Bolivar

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Bolivar, Missouri, United States

Cox Cancer Center Branson

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Branson, Missouri, United States

Southeast Cancer Center

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

Freeman Health System

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Joplin, Missouri, United States

Heartland Regional Medical Center

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Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States

Saint Louis Cancer and Breast Institute-South City

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Mercy Hospital South

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Mercy Hospital Springfield

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Springfield, Missouri, United States

CoxHealth South Hospital

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Springfield, Missouri, United States

Mercy Hospital Washington

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Washington, Missouri, United States

Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Omaha

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

University of New Mexico Cancer Center

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Albany Medical Center

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Albany, New York, United States

Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus

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Bronx, New York, United States

Stony Brook University Medical Center

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Stony Brook, New York, United States

Duke University Medical Center

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Rhode Island Hospital

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Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Children's Hospital of San Antonio

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

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Spokane, Washington, United States

Saint Vincent Hospital Cancer Center Green Bay

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Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Saint Vincent Hospital Cancer Center at Saint Mary's

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Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Saint Vincent Hospital Cancer Center at Oconto Falls

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Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Saint Vincent Hospital Cancer Center at Sheboygan

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Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Sheboygan Phyisicans Group

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Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Saint Vincent Hospital Cancer Center at Sturgeon Bay

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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States

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