Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, explained in plain language.
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Could extra radiation boost prostate cancer survival?
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at men with prostate cancer that is at moderate to high risk of coming back. It compared standard treatment (hormone therapy plus high-dose radiation to the prostate) against the same treatment plus radiation to the whole pelvis. The goal was to see if the extra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:37 UTC
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New combo therapy for head and neck cancer shows promise in large trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at whether adding the drug cetuximab to radiation therapy after surgery helps people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer. About 700 patients took part. The main goal was to compare overall survival between those who got radiation alone and those who g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may be just as effective for early breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a shorter, higher-dose radiation schedule after breast cancer surgery works as well as the standard longer schedule. Over 2,300 women with early-stage breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if the faster approach could prevent the cancer from comin…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:13 UTC