Scientists push radiation limits in fight against pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT02454140

Summary

This study aimed to find the highest safe dose of targeted radiation for pancreatic cancer patients. Researchers tested increasing radiation levels over five treatment sessions in 30 patients with inoperable or advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to determine the maximum dose patients could tolerate without severe side effects, potentially improving tumor control.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSD Moores Cancer Center

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

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