Seed implants plus freezing for advanced cancer with many or large tumors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of two local treatments—radioactive seed implants and cryoablation (freezing)—for people with cancer that has spread to multiple sites or created large tumors that can't be surgically removed. The goal is to see if targeting up to five specific spots can control the disease and reduce symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- Your cancer must be confirmed and have spread to at least three different places, with at least one large tumor (7 cm or bigger or 100 mL in volume).
- You need to have 2 to 5 tumors that are reachable with a needle for the freezing or seed treatment.
- You should be in generally good health (able to carry out daily activities with some help or less).
- Your organs (like liver, kidneys, blood) must be working well enough.
- You cannot have an active infection, uncontrolled fluid buildup, or serious heart/lung problems that would make the procedure risky.
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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