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Tremelimumab and Durvalumab with and without Selective Internal Yttrium-90 Radioembolization before Surgery for the Treatment of Resectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Trial Status: active

This phase I trial studies the safety and side effects of tremelimumab and durvalumab with and without selective internal yttrium-90 radioembolization (SIRT) given before surgery in treating patients with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that can be removed by surgery (resectable). Durvalumab and tremelimumab are in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. They work by helping the immune system to slow or stop the growth of tumor cells. SIRT uses tiny beads that hold the radioisotope yttrium Y 90 and are injected into the hepatic artery (the main blood vessel that carries blood to the liver). The beads collect in the tumor and the yttrium Y 90 gives off radiation. This destroys the blood vessels that the tumor needs to grow and kills the tumor cells. Giving tremelimumab and durvalumab with or without SIRT may help prevent the return of hepatocellular carcinoma after surgery.