Zapping brain tumors before surgery: a safer way to stop Cancer's return?

NCT ID NCT04895592

First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early study tested whether giving focused radiation to brain tumors before surgically removing them is safe and might lower the chance of the cancer coming back. 26 adults with cancer that spread to the brain took part. The main goal was to see how many had serious side effects within 4 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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