Could Pre-Surgery radiation stop mesothelioma from spreading?
NCT ID NCT00797719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a short, intense course of chest radiation given just before surgery can kill cancer cells and prevent them from spreading outside the chest during the operation. It involved 104 people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and can reduce the chance of the cancer coming back in other parts of the body.
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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