Precision proton beam shows promise against tough liver tumors
NCT ID NCT00976898
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy for people with liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if this focused radiation could kill cancer cells while causing fewer side effects than standard radiation. 83 adults with liver cancer took part. The results showed that proton beam therapy helped control the cancer in many participants for two years, with manageable side effects.
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Locations
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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University of Pennsylvania, Roberts Proton Facility
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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