Study of radiation sensitivity in children with cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how children's bodies respond to radiation therapy for certain cancers. By analyzing blood samples, researchers hope to learn why some children experience more side effects, which could help personalize future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 3 and 17 years old.
- You have a brain tumor, Ewing tumor, sarcoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, or Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- You will receive radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy) as part of your main treatment.
- You have not had radiation to the same area before.
- You are willing to have blood samples taken for this study.
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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