Less invasive surgery for large chest teratomas
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a less invasive surgery (using small cuts below the breastbone) to remove a large chest tumor called a teratoma. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective, possibly leading to a faster recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 10 and 70 years old.
- The tumor in your chest must be at least 7 centimeters across (about the size of a golf ball).
- You need to be healthy enough for surgery with one lung collapsed during the procedure.
- The tumor must be confirmed as a teratoma during the surgery.
- No major blood vessels or the heart sac can be involved by the tumor.
- You must not have had chest surgery or radiation therapy before.
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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