Carbon ion radiation for frail patients with pancreatic cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a precise type of radiation called carbon ion radiotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer who are too frail for surgery or standard chemotherapy. It aims to see if this treatment can help control the cancer with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has not spread to other parts of your body.
- You are considered frail, meaning you are not healthy enough for surgery or standard chemotherapy (for example, due to other medical problems or because you have a Clinical Frailty Scale score of 4 or higher).
- You are at least 19 years old.
- You are able to give informed consent and are willing to receive carbon ion radiotherapy.
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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