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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UCSD Moores Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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