PET scan for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a special PET scan that can detect a receptor (SSTR2) on cancer cells to see if it can help guide treatment for people with nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of head and neck cancer). It may help doctors choose the best therapy for you.
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Who can take part
- You have stage IB, II, III, or IVA nasopharyngeal cancer that is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (a common virus).
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy or chemoradiation (chemo plus radiation) as your first treatment.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can provide a sample of your tumor (either from a past biopsy or by having a new biopsy).
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer before.
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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