Surgery types and radiation for spinal tumors that have spread
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two types of spinal surgery combined with radiation for people whose cancer has spread to the spine in a limited way (no more than 5 spots). It aims to find which approach better controls pain, tumor growth, and spinal stability.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have cancer that has spread to 1 to 5 spots on your spine and no more than 3 other organs.
- You have ongoing pain, tumor growth, spinal instability, or nerve symptoms despite treatment.
- You have not had prior surgery or radiation on the same spinal area for this condition.
- You are expected to live at least 6 more months and are generally healthy enough for surgery.
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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