Proton radiation for slow-growing or benign brain tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies proton radiation therapy for adults with certain benign or slow-growing brain tumors. It aims to see how well tumors can be controlled, and how treatment affects quality of life and side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older) with a brain tumor that needs radiation to the tumor area
- Your situation fits proton radiation as part of standard care
- You can do normal study activities fairly well (Karnofsky score 60 or higher)
- You can read, understand, and sign an informed consent form in English
- If you can become pregnant, or you have a partner who can, you must use reliable birth control during treatment and for 4 months after
- You must be expected to live at least 6 months
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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