Flash radiation therapy for skin cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a new way of giving radiation therapy for skin cancer, called flash radiotherapy, which may be faster and cause fewer side effects than standard radiation. It is designed for people who are older (60+) and cannot or choose not to have surgery for their skin cancer.
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.
- Surgery to remove the cancer is not an option for you, or you choose not to have surgery.
- The skin cancer is not on your face (except possibly the forehead) — it can be on your scalp or body.
- 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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