Amino acid PET scans for brain metastasis treatment response
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special type of PET scan, called amino acid PET, can help tell the difference between radiation damage and tumor growth in people who have had radiation for brain metastases. The results may help doctors make better treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You have had radiation therapy for brain metastases.
- You have had an amino acid PET scan to check for radiation necrosis or tumor progression.
- You agree to let researchers use your medical data.
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