Brain radiation that avoids the memory area in lung cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies a “prophylactic” (preventive) type of brain radiation for people with lung cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes but not to the brain. It aims to lower the chance of brain metastases while protecting the hippocampus, an area linked to memory.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- You are 18 or older and have already had definitive lung surgery, with pathology showing lymph node metastasis.
- You have completed or are receiving platinum-based chemotherapy.
- Your health is strong enough for treatment (ECOG better than 2, or Karnofsky score above 70).
- You can speak/read Mandarin well enough to take part in the study.
- You must not have had any prior cranial (brain) radiation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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