Adaptive radiation boost for head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation therapy, called adaptive radiation boost, for people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can better target the cancer and possibly improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed head and neck cancer (like mouth, throat, or voice box cancer).
- You are in good enough health to be up and about (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You have not had radiation or major surgery for this cancer before.
- Your cancer is not spread to distant parts of the body (like lungs or liver).
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test before starting.
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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