Radiation before knife: small study tests new pancreatic cancer approach
NCT ID NCT04128332
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a short, strong dose of radiation right before surgery is possible for people with pancreatic cancer. Ten patients took part to see if the approach was safe and could help surgeons remove the tumor completely. The main goal was to check for complications within 30 days after surgery.
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Locations
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Addenbrookes Hospital
Cambridge, Cb2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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