Radiation after spine surgery for cancer that spread to the spine
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a short course of high-precision radiation given soon after surgery can safely treat cancer that has spread to the spine. If you have had or are about to have surgery for a spine tumor, this trial may be an option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer that has spread to your spine.
- You have had spine surgery within the last 13 days or are planning to have surgery soon.
- Your doctor thinks you are healthy enough for this type of radiation after surgery.
- You are 18 years or older and able to have an MRI.
- You have not had radiation in the same area of the spine before.
- Your cancer was not originally in the spine (like chordoma or sarcoma).
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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