Study of targeted radiation for neuroendocrine tumors
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study follows people with a type of digestive tract cancer called GEP-NET that has spread and is growing. It uses a special imaging scan to find tumors that absorb a radioactive drug, then treats them with targeted radiation therapy. The goal is to learn more about who benefits most from this treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a GEP-NET that cannot be removed by surgery.
- Your cancer has spread and is growing based on standard imaging scans.
- You have at least one tumor that can be measured on a CT or MRI scan.
- Your tumors show strong uptake on a special PET scan (DOTATOC) done within the last 4 months.
- You are generally well enough to perform daily activities (Karnofsky score of 60 or higher).
- You are 18 years or older and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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