Starting radiation during brain cancer surgery vs. standard treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests putting radiation directly into the brain right after surgery for glioblastoma, instead of waiting for standard radiation later. It aims to see if this approach works better and is safe for you.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your doctor suspects you have a newly diagnosed glioblastoma from scans.
- You are healthy enough for brain surgery and standard treatment.
- You can perform most daily activities on your own (KPS score of 70 or higher).
- You haven't had a prior biopsy that showed a different type of brain cancer.
- You have no allergies or contraindications to the drugs or scans used in the trial.
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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