Proton beam therapy after surgery for parotid cancer
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial studies whether proton beam therapy (a precise type of radiation) after surgery is safe and effective for people with parotid cancer. It aims to protect nearby healthy tissues while treating the area where the tumor was.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer that started in the parotid gland (a salivary gland near your ear).
- You have had surgery to remove the tumor, and your doctor recommends radiation therapy to the area afterward.
- You have not had radiation to your head or neck before.
- You are not receiving or planning to receive chemotherapy.
- You can commit to traveling to a proton therapy center and attending regular follow-up visits, including hearing tests.
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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