Expertise in
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Dr. Frank J. Brescia

Oncology | Hematology Oncology
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
8
conditions
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
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Overview

Frank Brescia is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brescia is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Brescia is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Oncology
Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in SC
Hospital Affiliations
Musc Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Clinical Trials

Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Patients With Metastatic HER-2+ Breast Cancer at Risk of Cardiac Toxicity
Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Patients With Metastatic HER-2+ Breast Cancer at Risk of Cardiac Toxicity
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Carvedilol
Study Phase: Phase 3
The CompassHER2 Trials (Comprehensive Use of Pathologic Response Assessment to Optimize Therapy in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer) CompassHER2 Residual Disease (RD), a Double-Blinded, Phase III Randomized Trial of T-DM1 Compared with T-DM1 and Tucatinib
The CompassHER2 Trials (Comprehensive Use of Pathologic Response Assessment to Optimize Therapy in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer) CompassHER2 Residual Disease (RD), a Double-Blinded, Phase III Randomized Trial of T-DM1 Compared with T-DM1 and Tucatinib
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Trastuzumab Emtansine, Tucatinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
FDG PET to Assess Therapeutic Response in Patients With Bone-Dominant Metastatic Breast Cancer, FEATURE
FDG PET to Assess Therapeutic Response in Patients With Bone-Dominant Metastatic Breast Cancer, FEATURE
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 2
Prospective Validation Trial of Taxane Therapy (Docetaxel or Weekly Paclitaxel) and Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in African American Women
Prospective Validation Trial of Taxane Therapy (Docetaxel or Weekly Paclitaxel) and Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in African American Women
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Docetaxel, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
Evaluation of Mammographic Breast Density Effect of Aspirin: a Companion Study to Alliance Study A011502
Evaluation of Mammographic Breast Density Effect of Aspirin: a Companion Study to Alliance Study A011502
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women with Early Breast Cancer
Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women with Early Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III Trial of Taxane/Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab With Atezolizumab or Placebo in First-Line HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III Trial of Taxane/Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab With Atezolizumab or Placebo in First-Line HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 26, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Paclitaxel, Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Post-operative Trial of Platinum Based Chemotherapy vs. Capecitabine in Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Basal-Like Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Post-operative Trial of Platinum Based Chemotherapy vs. Capecitabine in Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Basal-Like Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Capecitabine, Carboplatin, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of Donepezil in Chemotherapy Exposed Breast Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Impairment
A Phase 3 Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of Donepezil in Chemotherapy Exposed Breast Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Impairment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Donepezil 
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial of Aspirin as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer: The ABC Trial
A Randomized Phase III Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial of Aspirin as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer: The ABC Trial
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 05, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase II Double Blind Dose Finding Trial of Bupropion Versus Placebo for Sexual Desire in Women With Breast or Gynecologic Cancer
Phase II Double Blind Dose Finding Trial of Bupropion Versus Placebo for Sexual Desire in Women With Breast or Gynecologic Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Bupropion Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Trial Assessing the Tolerability of Palbociclib in Combination With Letrozole or Fulvestrant in Patients Aged 70 and Older With Estrogen Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
A Phase II Trial Assessing the Tolerability of Palbociclib in Combination With Letrozole or Fulvestrant in Patients Aged 70 and Older With Estrogen Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: October 15, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Palbociclib, Letrozole, Fulvestrant
Study Phase: Phase 2
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2 Total Publications

Rechallenge of an alternative CDK 4/6 inhibitor after hepatotoxicity in the treatment of hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Rechallenge of an alternative CDK 4/6 inhibitor after hepatotoxicity in the treatment of hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Journal: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
Published: May 13, 2025
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