Brain radiation for SCLC with brain metastases
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new radiation approach for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It combines whole-brain radiation that avoids the memory centers, followed by focused radiation to the tumors, while you also receive standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has spread to your brain.
- You have not had any previous cancer treatment.
- You have 10 or fewer brain tumors, each smaller than 3 cm (about 1.2 inches), and the total size of all tumors is less than 15 ml (about the size of a large egg).
- You are healthy enough to be active and take care of yourself (ECOG score 0-2).
- You are willing to use birth control during the study if you could become pregnant or get someone pregnant.
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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