Flash radiotherapy study for older adults with skin cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of ultra-fast radiation called Flash radiotherapy to treat certain skin cancers. It is designed for patients who are at least 60 years old and cannot have surgery or choose not to have it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older
- You have a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma
- Your skin cancer is small and has not spread to lymph nodes (stage T1-N0)
- Your cancer is not on the face, except possibly on the forehead or scalp
- You are able to care for yourself and are up and about at least half of the day (Karnofsky score 60 or higher)
- You have not had radiation therapy in the same area before
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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