Radiation implant for brain tumors in older or frail adults
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a special form of radiation therapy for older or frail adults with a type of brain tumor called glioma. The radiation is placed directly in the area where the tumor was removed during surgery, which may help prevent the tumor from growing back.
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Who can take part
- You must have a brain tumor that is in the upper part of the brain, not in the spinal cord or lower brain areas.
- The tumor must be at least 1 centimeter wide and can be seen on an MRI scan.
- The tumor must be small enough (less than about 7 centimeters) that the surgeon thinks it can be mostly removed.
- You need to be able to receive a special dye before surgery that helps the surgeon see the tumor clearly.
- Your overall health should be such that you can participate in daily activities with some help (Karnofsky score of 60 or higher).
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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