Precision Radiation for Brain Tumors from Lung Cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a targeted radiation treatment for brain tumors that have spread from lung cancer and may not have responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if this precise radiation approach can shrink these tumors and improve survival with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with lung cancer (either non-small cell or small cell type) that has spread to the brain
- Brain tumors must be 2 cm or larger in size, with only 1–3 separate tumors
- Never had radiation therapy to the brain before
- Able to lie flat and still for more than 45 minutes during MRI scans and treatment
- Good overall health (score of 60 or higher on a standard wellness scale, or 40+ if symptoms are only from brain tumors)
- Willing to provide a tissue sample from your tumor before the trial starts
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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