Short course radiation before sarcoma surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a shorter, 3-week course of radiation therapy (using protons or standard X-rays) given before surgery for localized soft tissue sarcoma. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for treating the tumor while reducing side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a type of soft tissue sarcoma (not rhabdomyosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma, but pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma is allowed).
- Your tumor is in the head, neck, arm, leg, shoulder, hip, or trunk wall.
- You are in good enough health to be up and about (ECOG score 0, 1, or 2).
- You have not had radiation to the same area before, and the cancer has not spread to other parts of your body (small lung spots may be okay).
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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