Radiosurgery for large brain tumors and metastases
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a special high-dose radiation treatment for people who have up to two large brain tumors (metastases) and possibly other smaller ones. The treatment aims to control the tumors while limiting radiation to healthy brain tissue.
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Who can take part
- You have no more than two large brain tumors from cancer that has spread
- You have up to 10 brain tumors total (including the large ones), and they haven't been treated before or are growing after previous treatment
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are well enough to be up and about (score 0-2 on a standard scale)
- Your doctor expects you to live longer than 3 months
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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