Focused radiation vs whole brain radiation for up to 10 lung cancer brain spots
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of radiation for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain (10 or fewer spots). One approach uses focused radiation only on the tumors, the other treats the whole brain while trying to protect memory. The goal is to see which works better with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old and in good enough health to be up and about (ECOG 0-2 or Karnofsky 70+).
- You have been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (either newly diagnosed or returning, confirmed within the last 5 years).
- You have up to 10 brain metastases, each 5 cm or smaller, and they are not near the memory centers of the brain (hippocampus) or optic nerves.
- You have not had radiation therapy to the brain before.
- You can have an MRI scan with contrast and are willing to use birth control if needed.
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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