Thinking and memory after whole brain radiation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how whole brain radiation therapy affects thinking skills like memory and attention in people with brain tumors or cancer that has spread to the brain. Researchers want to understand these changes to help patients and doctors make better treatment choices.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer that has spread to the brain or a primary brain tumor.
- You are scheduled to receive whole brain radiation therapy.
- You are willing and able to give your permission to be in the study.
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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