Spine cancer trial: Surgery plus radiation vs radiation alone
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for cancer that has spread to the spine: surgery followed by precise radiation versus radiation alone. It aims to see if adding surgery improves pain, movement, and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You must have a solid tumor (not a blood cancer like lymphoma or multiple myeloma).
- Your spine must be stable (no risk of collapse) – doctors will check this with a special score.
- You must be able to walk at least 10 meters with or without a cane or walker.
- You cannot have had radiation or surgery on the same part of the spine before.
- Your doctor estimates you will live at least 3 months.
- You must be generally well enough to care for yourself (some help is okay).
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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