Flap-sparing radiation for mouth cancer after reconstructive surgery
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a special radiation technique for people who have had reconstructive surgery for oral cavity cancer. The goal is to see if we can spare the flap (the rebuilt tissue) from high radiation doses to improve healing and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have had surgery with a flap (piece of tissue moved from another part of your body) for mouth or jaw cancer.
- Your doctor plans to give you radiation therapy after surgery.
- You have not had radiation to the head or neck before.
- You are generally able to be up and about (performance status 0, 1, or 2).
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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