Imaging tumor changes during radiation for sarcoma
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial uses extra MRI scans during your 5 weeks of radiation therapy to see how the tumor responds. The goal is to better understand sarcoma biology and potentially guide future treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma (not Ewing's or rhabdomyosarcoma).
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy before surgery (5 weeks of daily radiation).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are able to have MRI scans and can receive a contrast dye called gadolinium.
- You are willing to have 3 extra MRI scans during your radiation treatment.
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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