Nutrition and immunity support during radiation for head and neck cancer
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This trial tests whether a special nutritional supplement can help maintain your nutrition and immune system during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. It aims to reduce side effects and improve your overall health during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have head and neck cancer confirmed by biopsy or other tests.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy, with or without chemotherapy.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are generally active and able to care for yourself (KPS score of 70 or higher).
- Your blood counts and liver function are within normal limits, and you are not severely malnourished.
- You have not had radiation or biological therapy to the head and neck before, and you have no other cancer in the last 5 years (except for certain skin cancers).
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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