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B7H3 CAR T Cell Immunotherapy for Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors in Children and Young Adults
Description

This is a phase I, open-label, non-randomized study that will enroll pediatric and young adult research participants with relapsed or refractory non-CNS solid tumors to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of administering T cell products derived from the research participant's blood that have been genetically modified to express a B7H3-specific receptor (chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR) that will target and kill solid tumors that express B7H3. On Arm A of the study, research participants will receive B7H3-specific CAR T cells only. On Arm B of the study, research participants will receive CAR T cells directed at B7H3 and CD19, a marker on the surface of B lymphocytes, following the hypothesis that CD19+ B cells serving in their normal role as antigen presenting cells to T cells will promote the expansion and persistence of the CAR T cells. Arm A CAR T cells include the protein EGFRt and Arm B CAR T cells include the protein HER2tG. These proteins can be used to both track and destroy the CAR T cells in case of undue toxicity. The primary objectives of the study will be to determine the feasibility of manufacturing the cell products, the safety of the T cell product infusion, to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the CAR T cells products, to describe the full toxicity profile of each product, and determine the persistence of the modified cell in the participant's body on each arm. Participants will receive a single dose of T cells comprised of two different subtypes of T cells (CD4 and CD8 T cells) felt to benefit one another once administered to the research participants for improved potential therapeutic effect. The secondary objectives of this protocol are to study the number of modified cells in the patients and the duration they continue to be at detectable levels. The investigators will also quantitate anti-tumor efficacy on each arm. Participants who experience significant and potentially life-threatening toxicities (other than clinically manageable toxicities related to T cells working, called cytokine release syndrome) will receive infusions of cetuximab (an antibody commercially available that targets EGFRt) or trastuzumab (an antibody commercially available that targets HER2tG) to assess the ability of the EGFRt on the T cells to be an effective suicide mechanism for the elimination of the transferred T cell products.

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Study Of Palbociclib Combined With Chemotherapy In Pediatric Patients With Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

A study to learn about safety and find out maximum tolerable dose of palbociclib given in combination with chemotherapy (temozolomide with irinotecan or topotecan with cyclophosphamide) in children, adolescents and young adults with recurrent or refractory solid tumors (phase 1). Neuroblastoma tumor specific cohort to further evaluate antitumor activity of palbociclib in combination with topotecan and cyclophosphamide in children, adolescents, and young adults with recurrent or refractory neuroblastoma. Phase 2 to learn about the efficacy of palbociclib in combination with irinotecan and temozolomide when compared with irinotecan and temozolomide alone in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with recurrent or refractory Ewing sarcoma (EWS).

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EGFR806 CAR T Cell Immunotherapy for Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors in Children and Young Adults
Description

This is a phase I, open-label, non-randomized study that will enroll pediatric and young adult research participants with relapsed or refractory non-CNS solid tumors to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of administering T cell products derived from the research participant's blood that have been genetically modified to express a EGFR-specific receptor (chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR) that will target and kill solid tumors that express EGFR and the selection-suicide marker EGFRt. EGFRt is a protein incorporated into the cell with our EGFR receptor which is used to identify the modified T cells and can be used as a tag that allows for elimination of the modified T cells if needed. On Arm A of the study, research participants will receive EGFR-specific CAR T cells only. On Arm B of the study, research participants will receive CAR T cells directed at EGFR and CD19, a marker on the surface of B lymphocytes, following the hypothesis that CD19+ B cells serving in their normal role as antigen presenting cells to T cells will promote the expansion and persistence of the CAR T cells. The CD19 receptor harbors a different selection-suicide marker, HERtG. The primary objectives of the study will be to determine the feasibility of manufacturing the cell products, the safety of the T cell product infusion, to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the CAR T cells products, to describe the full toxicity profile of each product, and determine the persistence of the modified cell in the subject's body on each arm. Subjects will receive a single dose of T cells comprised of two different subtypes of T cells (CD4 and CD8 T cells) felt to benefit one another once administered to the research participants for improved potential therapeutic effect. The secondary objectives of this protocol are to study the number of modified cells in the patients and the duration they continue to be at detectable levels. The investigators will also quantitate anti-tumor efficacy on each arm. Subjects who experience significant and potentially life-threatening toxicities (other than clinically manageable toxicities related to T cells working, called cytokine release syndrome) will receive infusions of cetuximab (an antibody commercially available that targets EGFRt) or trastuzumab (an antibody commercially available that targets HER2tG) to assess the ability of the EGFRt on the T cells to be an effective suicide mechanism for the elimination of the transferred T cell products.

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Abemaciclib in Children With DIPG or Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This is a Phase I clinical trial evaluating abemaciclib (LY2835219), an inhibitor of cyclin dependent-kinases 4 and 6 (Cdk 4/6) in children and young adults with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) (Stratum A) and in relapsed/refractory/progressive malignant brain (Grade III/IV, including DIPG; MBT) and solid tumor (ST) patients (Stratum B).

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Study to Find a Safe Dose and Show Early Clinical Activity of Weekly Nab-paclitaxel in Pediatric Patients With Recurrent/ Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

The purpose of this study is to find the safe dose of nab-paclitaxel in children with solid tumors, and to see if it works to treat these solid tumors in children and young adults (in Phase 1 ≤ 18 years old and in Phase 2 ≤ 24 years old). After the final dose has been chosen, patients will be enrolled according to the specific solid tumor type, (neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, or Ewing's sarcoma), to see how nab-paclitaxel works in treating these tumors.

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Study of Vinblastine and Sirolimus in Children With Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumours Including CNS Tumours
Description

This study is a Phase I study using vinblastine and sirolimus in patients with relapsed solid tumors including selected brain tumors and lymphoma. The investigators hypothesis is that the combination administration of weekly vinblastine and sirolimus is safe.

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A Study of Surufatinib in Combination With Gemcitabine in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of surufatinib, thereby identifying the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and/or Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of surufatinib administered in combination with gemcitabine in pediatric patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or lymphoma. The study will be conducted in 2 parts.

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Tegavivint for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Including Lymphomas and Desmoid Tumors
Description

This phase I/II trial evaluates the highest safe dose, side effects, and possible benefits of tegavivint in treating patients with solid tumors that has come back (recurrent) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Tegavivint interferes with the binding of beta-catenin to TBL1, which may help stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the signals passed from one molecule to another inside a cell that tell a cell to grow.

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Pevonedistat, Irinotecan, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of pevonedistat when given together with irinotecan hydrochloride and temozolomide in treating patients with solid tumors, central nervous system (CNS) tumors, or lymphoma that have come back after a period of improvement (recurrent) or that do not respond to treatment (refractory). Pevonedistat and irinotecan may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving pevonedistat, irinotecan hydrochloride, and temozolomide may work better in treating patients with solid tumors, central nervous system (CNS) tumors, or lymphoma compared to irinotecan and temozolomide alone.

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Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Rapamycin, Temozolomide, and Irinotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of nanoparticle albumin-bound rapamycin when given together with temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride in treating pediatric patients with solid tumors that have come back after treatment and a period of time during which the tumor could not be detected or has not responded to treatment. Nanoparticle albumin-bound rapamycin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving nanoparticle albumin-bound rapamycin, temozolomide, and irinotecan hydrochloride may cause the cancer to stop growing or shrink for a period of time and may lessen the symptoms that are caused by the cancer.

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Prexasertib in Treating Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of prexasertib in treating pediatric patients with solid tumors that have come back after a period of time during which the tumor could not be detected or does not respond to treatment. Checkpoint kinase 1 inhibitor LY2606368 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

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Entinostat in Treating Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of entinostat in treating pediatric patients with solid tumors that have come back or have not responded to treatment. Entinostat may block some of the enzymes needed for cell division and it may help to kill tumor cells.

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Dasatinib, Temsirolimus, and Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients With Advanced, Recurrent, or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of dasatinib and temsirolimus when given together with cyclophosphamide in treating patients with solid tumors that have spread to other places in the body, have come back, or have not respond to previous treatment. Dasatinib and temsirolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving dasatinib and temsirolimus together with cyclophosphamide may be a better treatment for advanced solid tumors.

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Selinexor in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or High-Grade Gliomas
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of selinexor in treating younger patients with solid tumors or central nervous system (CNS) tumors that have come back (recurrent) or do not respond to treatment (refractory). Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as selinexor, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading.

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Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Sarcomas
Description

This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of nivolumab when given with or without ipilimumab to see how well they work in treating younger patients with solid tumors or sarcomas that have come back (recurrent) or do not respond to treatment (refractory). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and ipilimumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. It is not yet known whether nivolumab works better alone or with ipilimumab in treating patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or sarcomas.

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This is a Phase 1 Study of Eribulin Mesylate in Pediatric Participants With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors (Excluding [Central Nervous System] CNS), Including Lymphomas
Description

This is a Phase 1 study of eribulin mesylate in pediatric participants with recurrent or refractory solid tumors (excluding CNS), including lymphomas. Eribulin mesylate will be administered intravenously, once per day on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle. This study aims to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of this regimen in Part A1 (participants greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 12 months and less than \[\<\] 18 years). Part A2 will enroll infants (greater than \[\>\] 6 months and \<12 months) one dose level behind the dose level at which participants in Part A1 are enrolling, in order to maximize safety for infant participants. Additionally, this study aims to describe the toxicities and the pharmacokinetics of eribulin mesylate when administered to children. In a preliminary manner, the antitumor effect of eribulin mesylate will also be described.

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VEGF Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Axitinib in Children With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This trial will be the first study of axitinib in children and adolescents. The primary objective of this Phase 1 trial is to determine a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of axitinib in pediatric patients with refractory solid tumors. Additional objectives include measurement of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters, description of the toxicity profile of this agent in children and adolescents, and assessment of response within the confines of a Phase 1 trial. A standard rolling 6 design will be used for dose escalation. Further development of axitinib will focus on development of a joint cooperative group (COG/ECOG) Phase 2 study of axitinib in pediatric, adolescent and young adult translocation renal cell carcinoma.

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iCAT for Recurrent/Refractory/HR Solid Tumors
Description

In this study tumor will be tested for cancer causing gene alterations such as mutations or copy number alterations. This is called tumor profiling. A panel of experts will review the tumor profiling results and determine whether there is a cancer-causing alteration present in the tumor. If there is, the experts will determine if there is a targeted drug available that could counteract this alteration. If there is an alteration identified and a targeted drug available the panel of experts will make an individualized treatment recommendation. The results of the tumor profiling and the individualized treatment recommendation can be shared with the primary oncologist.

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MORAb-004 in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of MORAb-004 in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or lymphoma. Monoclonal antibodies, such as MORAb-004, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer to grow and spread. Others find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them

Conditions
Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell LymphomaAnaplastic Large Cell LymphomaAngioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaChildhood Burkitt LymphomaChildhood Diffuse Large Cell LymphomaChildhood Immunoblastic Large Cell LymphomaChildhood Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell LymphomaCutaneous B-cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaExtranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-associated Lymphoid TissueHepatosplenic T-cell LymphomaIntraocular LymphomaNodal Marginal Zone B-cell LymphomaNoncutaneous Extranodal LymphomaPeripheral T-cell LymphomaPost-transplant Lymphoproliferative DisorderRecurrent Adult Burkitt LymphomaRecurrent Adult Diffuse Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Diffuse Mixed Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Diffuse Small Cleaved Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisRecurrent Adult Hodgkin LymphomaRecurrent Adult Immunoblastic Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Adult Lymphoblastic LymphomaRecurrent Adult T-cell Leukemia/LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisRecurrent Childhood Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Lymphoblastic LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Small Noncleaved Cell LymphomaRecurrent Cutaneous T-cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaRecurrent Grade 1 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Grade 2 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Grade 3 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Mantle Cell LymphomaRecurrent Marginal Zone LymphomaRecurrent Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary SyndromeRecurrent Small Lymphocytic LymphomaRecurrent/Refractory Childhood Hodgkin LymphomaRefractory Hairy Cell LeukemiaSmall Intestine LymphomaSplenic Marginal Zone LymphomaT-cell Large Granular Lymphocyte LeukemiaTesticular LymphomaUnspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol SpecificUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol SpecificWaldenström Macroglobulinemia
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Cabozantinib S-Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cabozantinib S-malate in treating younger patients with solid tumors that have come back or no longer respond to treatment. Cabozantinib S-malate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

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MK2206 in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Leukemia
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects, best way to give, and best dose of Akt inhibitor MK2206 (MK2206) in treating patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or leukemia. MK2206 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Conditions
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaAcute Leukemias of Ambiguous LineageAcute Myeloid Leukemia/Transient Myeloproliferative DisorderAcute Undifferentiated LeukemiaAggressive NK-cell LeukemiaAtypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 NegativeBlastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaBlastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell NeoplasmChildhood Burkitt LymphomaChildhood Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaChildhood Diffuse Large Cell LymphomaChildhood Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisChildhood Immunoblastic Large Cell LymphomaChildhood Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell LymphomaChronic Eosinophilic LeukemiaChronic Myelomonocytic LeukemiaChronic Neutrophilic LeukemiaChronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaIntraocular LymphomaJuvenile Myelomonocytic LeukemiaMast Cell LeukemiaMyeloid/NK-cell Acute LeukemiaNoncutaneous Extranodal LymphomaPost-transplant Lymphoproliferative DisorderPrimary Central Nervous System Hodgkin LymphomaPrimary Central Nervous System Non-Hodgkin LymphomaProgressive Hairy Cell Leukemia, Initial TreatmentProlymphocytic LeukemiaRecurrent Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaRecurrent Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaRecurrent Childhood Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisRecurrent Childhood Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Lymphoblastic LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Small Noncleaved Cell LymphomaRecurrent Grade 1 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Grade 2 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Grade 3 Follicular LymphomaRecurrent Mantle Cell LymphomaRecurrent Marginal Zone LymphomaRecurrent Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary SyndromeRecurrent Small Lymphocytic LymphomaRecurrent/Refractory Childhood Hodgkin LymphomaRefractory Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaRefractory Hairy Cell LeukemiaRelapsing Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaSecondary Acute Myeloid LeukemiaSmall Intestine LymphomaSplenic Marginal Zone LymphomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol SpecificWaldenström Macroglobulinemia
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Alisertib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Leukemia
Description

This phase II trial is studying the side effects of and how well alisertib works in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors or leukemia. Alisertib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

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A Study of Vincristine, Escalating Doses of Irinotecan, Temozolomide and Bevacizumab (Vit-b) in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors of Non-hematopoietic Origin
Description

This phase I study is designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose of Irinotecan given intravenous for 5 days every 3 weeks in combination with fixed doses of Vincristine, Temozolomide and Bevacizumab (VIT-B) in patients with refractory solid tumors.

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Dasatinib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia That Did Not Respond to Imatinib Mesylate
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of dasatinib in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia or chronic myelogenous leukemia that did not respond to imatinib mesylate. Dasatinib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth

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Study of Vintafolide (MK-8109, EC145) for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors (MK-8109-006, EC-FV-01)
Description

This is a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the safety and tolerability of escalating doses of vintafolide (EC145) in participants with relapsed or refractory advanced tumors. The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose of vintafolide given by intravenous bolus or infusion. The efficacy of the treatment will also be measured.

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Dose Escalation Study of EM-1421 for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This is a Phase I, dose escalation study of EM-1421 administered by intravenous infusion (IV) for five consecutive days every 28 days to patients with solid tumors refractory to current therapies. There have been no previous human studies of intravenous (into one's vein) EM-1421 treatment; however, lab research (research in test tubes and/or animals) suggests that EM-1421 has shown some activity against tumors in animals. This activity in animal models suggests that EM-1421 may be a useful chemotherapy for human cancer. The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose of EM-1421 given by intravenous infusion. The efficacy of the treatment will also be measured.

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Vorinostat With or Without Isotretinoin in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Lymphoma, or Leukemia
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with isotretinoin in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors, lymphoma, or leukemia. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vorinostat, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Vorinostat may also stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the cancer. Isotretinoin may cause cancer cells to look more like normal cells, and to grow and spread more slowly. Giving vorinostat together with isotretinoin may be an effective treatment for cancer.

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Valproic Acid in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or CNS Tumors
Description

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as valproic acid, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Valproic acid may also stop the growth of solid tumors or CNS tumors by blocking blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of valproic acid in treating patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or CNS tumors.

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Oxaliplatin, Ifosfamide and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of oxaliplatin and etoposide in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or lymphomas. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as oxaliplatin and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Oxaliplatin may also help etoposide work better by making cancer cells more sensitive to the drug. Giving oxaliplatin together with etoposide may kill more cancer cells.

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Erlotinib and Temozolomide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib when given with temozolomide in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors. Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving erlotinib with temozolomide may kill more tumor cells.