High-dose radiation boost plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It combines a focused, high-dose radiation treatment to the tumor core followed by standard chemotherapy and radiation together. This may help fight the cancer more effectively.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years
- Confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be surgically removed (stage III)
- No genetic mutations in certain cancer driver genes (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, etc.)
- Good overall health and ability to tolerate cancer treatment (ECOG score 0–1)
- Cancer has not spread to distant organs (no metastasis)
- No prior radiation to the chest or prior chemotherapy for this cancer
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