Radiation before biopsy in advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether it is safe and effective to start radiation therapy before getting a tissue biopsy for patients with advanced or metastatic cancer that needs urgent treatment. It aims to avoid delays in care while still allowing for a biopsy later.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your cancer is advanced or has spread and is not curable, and you need palliative treatment
- You have a recent CT, MRI, or PET scan of the area to be treated (within the last 3 months)
- Your doctor is at least 95% sure the spots on your scan are cancer
- You have at least one tumor that can be biopsied safely
- Your radiation is urgent, meaning you need it before a biopsy can be done
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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