Radiation for skin cancer that spread to neck lymph nodes
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a focused radiation treatment after surgery for people with a common skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck or near the ear. The goal is to see if this approach can prevent the cancer from coming back.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are physically well enough to do daily activities (ECOG score 0-2)
- You have a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma that has spread to a lymph node near your ear or in your neck
- Your main goal of treatment is to cure the cancer
- You are able to understand English well enough to complete questionnaires about your health
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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