Heat vs. scalpel: new study tests which lung tumor treatment works best
NCT ID NCT04430725
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study compares two treatments for lung tumors: microwave ablation (using heat to kill cancer cells) and surgical wedge resection (removing a small piece of lung). It includes 74 adults with non-small cell lung cancer, sarcoma, or colorectal cancer that has spread to the lungs. The goal is to see which method better controls tumor regrowth and has fewer side effects.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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