Heat plus radiation for skin cancer in older adults
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding heat therapy (hyperthermia) to radiation therapy works well for older adults with larger non-melanoma skin cancers. It may help shrink tumors without needing surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of non-melanoma skin cancer called basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma
- The tumor is at least 2 cm deep or larger (T2 stage or higher)
- You are 65 years or older
- You are generally well enough to be up and about part of the day (ECOG 0-2)
- You have not had chemotherapy or immunotherapy in the last month
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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