Heat ablation for inoperable pancreatic cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment that uses heat from a probe inserted through an endoscope to destroy pancreatic tumors that cannot be removed with surgery. It may help shrink or control the tumor and could be an option if other treatments have not worked.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
- Your tumor is no larger than 5 cm across.
- You are generally able to care for yourself (ECOG score 0 to 2).
- You cannot or choose not to have surgery to remove the cancer.
- The cancer has not spread to other organs.
- You do not have bleeding problems or active infections.
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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