Radiation before surgery for advanced thymoma
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery for a type of thymus gland tumor (thymoma) that has grown into nearby tissues but has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if this approach can make the tumor removable and improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old.
- You have a thymoma that has spread to nearby tissues (stage III or IVA) and a surgeon says it cannot be removed with surgery right now.
- You have not had any prior treatment for thymoma, such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or immunotherapy.
- You are in good physical condition (able to do daily activities without help), and your heart and lungs are strong enough for surgery.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, you agree to use effective birth control.
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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