Proton vs standard radiation for cancer spread to brain/spine lining
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares a newer type of radiation (proton therapy) to standard radiation for people whose breast or lung cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It aims to see if proton therapy can better control the disease while causing fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You must have breast cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You should be able to take care of most daily activities (Karnofsky score of 60 or higher).
- You cannot have had prior radiation to the spine that would make this treatment unsafe.
- You must not have had any treatment specifically for this cancer spread before joining.
- Your blood counts and organ function (kidney, liver) must be within certain safe limits.
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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