Imaging removed tissue during cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a high-resolution PET-CT scanner that takes pictures of tissue removed during surgery to help doctors see if all the cancer has been removed. You might qualify if you are having surgery for a range of cancers including breast, prostate, thyroid, skin, gastrointestinal, or brain tumors.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove a tumor, such as breast, prostate, skin, or brain cancer.
- You can understand the study and sign a consent form.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not participated in other studies with radiation exposure above 1 mSv in the past year.
- If you are having a specific type of PET scan, your blood sugar must be below 200 mg/dL on the day of surgery.
- You do not have any general medical reasons that would make surgery unsafe.
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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