Radiation during brain tumor surgery for brain metastases
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests giving targeted radiation while surgeons are operating to treat brain metastases. It may help control the cancer locally at the time of surgery, especially for certain single lesions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are generally able to care for yourself (Karnofsky score 70 or higher)
- You have one new brain (cerebrum or cerebellum) metastasis that can be fully removed with surgery
- Before surgery and/or during surgery, tests confirm it is a metastasis from a non-brain cancer
- The tumor is far enough from the optic nerves/eye pathway and brainstem to be safely treated
- You can safely receive anesthesia, surgery, MRI, and contrast dye (if needed), and you can follow study instructions
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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