Proton radiation before surgery for high-grade brain tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests proton radiation therapy given before surgery for people with a single, high-grade brain tumor. The goal is to see if pre-surgery radiation helps with treatment outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have a high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) confirmed by MRI or a special PET scan.
- There is only one tumor in your brain.
- Your daily activities are not severely limited (score 0, 1, or 2 on the ECOG scale).
- The tumor is in a spot where a surgeon believes they can remove it completely.
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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