Single vs. multiple radiation sessions for spine tumors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether a single radiation treatment to spine tumors works as well as multiple smaller treatments. It may be an option if you have cancer that has spread to up to 3 spots in your spine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread) that is confirmed by a biopsy, lab test, or imaging.
- You have 1 to 3 separate spots in your neck, upper back, or lower back spine that need treatment.
- Each spot needing treatment spans no more than 2 vertebrae (the bones in your spine).
- You are age 18 or older and not pregnant or nursing.
- Your daily activities are not severely limited (ECOG status 0–2; you can walk and take care of yourself).
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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