Proton therapy that avoids the hippocampus for slow brain tumors
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This study tests a proton radiation plan designed to spare the hippocampus (a memory area) in children and teens with certain low-grade brain tumors. It may help deliver treatment to the tumor while reducing unwanted brain effects.
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Who can take part
- Your diagnosis is a specific low-grade brain tumor (like pilocytic astrocytoma or optic pathway glioma).
- You are between 6 and 21 years old when the study starts.
- Your tumor is in the middle of the brain or just above it (suprasellar/midline areas), and it may involve the optic pathways.
- The tumor must be measurable on MRI (at least 1 cm). There must be no spread to other parts of the body.
- You cannot have had any radiation to the brain before.
- You must be able to get an MRI with contrast dye, and your blood counts must meet targets.
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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