Focused radiation before or after brain metastasis surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares giving stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) before versus after surgery to remove brain metastases. It aims to see which timing may help control the cancer while possibly reducing side effects on thinking and memory.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have 1 to 12 brain metastases, and at least one of them is large enough (1 cm or more) to be surgically removed as completely as possible.
- You are in fairly good health, able to care for yourself and carry on daily activities (Karnofsky performance score of 70% or higher).
- You can complete neurocognitive (thinking and memory) tests on your own.
- You have not had prior surgery, focused radiation, or other radiotherapy on the specific brain metastasis being studied.
- You are not participating in another clinical trial.
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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