Fish oil nutrition during radiation for head and neck cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding fish oil to your diet during radiation therapy reduces side effects like mouth sores and helps you maintain weight and strength. You'll be asked to consume a special fish-oil drink throughout your treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have head or neck cancer (in the mouth, throat, voice box, or nearby areas) that hasn't spread to other organs.
- You are 18 or older.
- You are planning to have radiation therapy, with or without surgery or chemotherapy.
- You have not had radiation to the head or neck before.
- You are not allergic to dairy, soy, or fish, and you are not taking certain blood thinners or have bleeding disorders.
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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