Using PET scans to check tumor removal during surgery
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to measure if the entire tumor has been removed during surgery using a special PET/CT scan. It is for people with oral cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, or osteosarcoma who are having surgery to cure it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with one of these cancers: oral cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, or osteosarcoma.
- You are scheduled for surgery that aims to remove the entire tumor (curative surgery).
- You have not had radiation therapy to the tumor area before.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and your blood sugar is under control (below 200 mg/dL) on surgery day.
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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