Carbon ion radiation for head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial studies carbon ion radiation (a specific type of high-energy radiation) for people with head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma when surgery isn’t possible or was incomplete. It may help shrink or control the cancer while limiting side effects compared with other approaches.
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Who can take part
- You have confirmed adenoid cystic carcinoma in the head and neck area
- Your doctors say you need radiation because the tumor can’t be fully removed or has higher-risk features
- You are age 18 to 80
- You can consent and do not refuse the study
- Your cancer has not spread to distant sites, except small lung metastases under 1 cm
- You have not had prior radiation to the head and neck
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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