Calorie reduction during pre-surgery radiation for leg sarcoma
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This trial studies whether eating fewer calories before surgery, along with standard pre-surgery radiation, can improve outcomes for adults with leg soft-tissue sarcoma. If you qualify, you’d follow a calorie-reduction plan and then proceed to surgical removal of the tumor.
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Who can take part
- You’re over 18 years old
- You have biopsy-proven soft-tissue sarcoma in a leg (lower extremity)
- Your treatment plan includes radiation to the main leg tumor (or a returning tumor) followed by surgery to remove it
- You’re able to function fairly well (Karnofsky score 60% or higher)
- Your BMI is 20 or higher
- Within the last 45 days, your protein, kidney, liver, blood counts, and other lab tests are normal
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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