Fish oil nutrition during radiation for head and neck cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a fish oil supplement to your regular diet can help reduce side effects from radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. You will receive the fish oil drink during your treatment, and the researchers will check how it affects your nutrition and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a new diagnosis of head and neck cancer (stage 1 to 4)
- You are planning to have radiation therapy (with or without surgery or chemo)
- You do not take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder
- You do not have allergies to fish, dairy, or soy
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