SBRT vs. Surgery for small liver cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments—radiation (SBRT) and surgery—for people with a small liver tumor (≤5 cm) that hasn't spread. The goal is to see which treatment works better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a single liver tumor 5 cm or smaller that has not spread to blood vessels or other parts of your body.
- Your liver is healthy enough (Child-Pugh A) and has enough healthy tissue left after surgery.
- You feel well enough to do daily activities (Karnofsky score 90 or higher).
- Your blood counts and liver and kidney function are within safe limits.
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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