Heat ablation for belly wall masses
This study tests a minimally invasive treatment using heat (radiofrequency or microwave) to shrink or destroy masses in the belly wall. It may help people who cannot have surgery, offering a less invasive option with fewer risks.
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Who can take part
- You have a mass in your belly wall that has been confirmed by biopsy and is one of these types: cancer that spread there (like from colorectal, breast, or ovarian cancer), a desmoid tumor, or a painful endometriosis tissue (endometrioma).
- The mass is 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) or smaller.
- You are not able to have surgery because of other health problems, or you have chosen not to have surgery.
- Your blood tests show a platelet count above 50,000 and an INR below 1.5 (meaning your blood clots normally enough).
- You do not have widespread cancer throughout your belly, and there is a safe way to reach the mass through the skin (as seen on a CT scan).
- Your doctor expects you to live at least 3 months or more.
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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