High-dose radiation therapy to relieve symptoms from advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests higher doses of radiation therapy to relieve symptoms from larger tumors that cannot be cured. The goal is to improve symptom control and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a solid tumor cancer (not a blood cancer).
- Your cancer is not curable with standard treatment, or you have chosen not to have curative treatment.
- You have 1 to 3 tumors that are larger than 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) and are causing symptoms, but no more than 2 tumors in the same organ.
- You are generally able to carry out daily activities (ECOG 0-2).
- You have had a recent CT or PET scan within the last 8 weeks.
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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