Short radiation before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a 5-day course of radiation before surgery instead of the usual 5 weeks. It may help people who face challenges like travel or tumor growth that make the longer schedule difficult.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma in an arm, leg, or trunk.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are able to care for yourself (ECOG score 0-3).
- You are able to have standard radiation and surgery.
- You or your doctor have concerns about doing 5 weeks of daily radiation, such as travel burden, cost, or risk of tumor growth.
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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