Radiation vs surgery for kidney and ureter cancer
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for cancer of the kidney pelvis or ureter: radiation therapy (using high-energy beams) versus surgery. It is for people who cannot have surgery for medical reasons and want to see if radiation could be a good alternative.
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Who can take part
- You have cancer in the kidney pelvis or ureter (the tube from kidney to bladder).
- The cancer has not spread to other parts of your body.
- You are unable to have surgery due to your general health, age (over 70), or other medical conditions.
- You have not had radiation therapy to your belly or pelvis before.
- You have not had another cancer in the last 5 years (except for easily treated ones like skin cancer).
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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