Surgery or definitive radiation for primary sacral chordoma
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This trial compares two standard treatment approaches—surgery versus definitive radiation—for people with a primary sacral chordoma (a bone tumor at the lower spine/pelvis area). It aims to find which approach works best for controlling the tumor while considering treatment side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- Your diagnosis is confirmed as primary sacral chordoma (the tumor is proven by testing).
- Your tumor is located in the sacrum area from S1 to the tailbone (coccyx).
- The cancer has not spread to distant parts of the body (no distant metastasis).
- You have not had any prior treatments for this chordoma, and a scan shows a visible tumor.
- You are willing and able to consider both surgery and radiation therapy.
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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