Comparing radiation schedules for head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of giving radiation therapy for head and neck cancers that haven't spread. It aims to see which approach gives patients a better quality of life. If you are planning curative treatment, this study may help you and your doctor choose the best radiation schedule.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are able to walk and take care of yourself (ECOG score 0, 1, or 2).
- You have a type of head and neck cancer (like mouth, throat, or voice box) that has not spread to other organs.
- You are planning to receive treatment that aims to cure your cancer (such as surgery plus radiation, or radiation plus chemotherapy).
- Your cancer was confirmed by a biopsy or surgery report.
- You do not have a serious medical condition (like severe heart, kidney, or liver disease) that would make treatment unsafe.
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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