Radiation after surgery for stage II or III thymoma
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This trial looks at adding radiation after a complete surgery to remove a thymoma (a tumor from the thymus) at stages II or III. It may help lower the chance the cancer comes back by treating leftover microscopic disease after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old.
- Your general health is good enough that you can do daily activities (performance status 0 to 2).
- Your thymoma has been confirmed by pathology as stage II or III.
- You had the tumor completely removed, and the surgery happened within the last 3 months.
- Your blood counts and kidney and liver tests are within limits.
- You have no distant spread of the cancer.
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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