Precision proton beam shows promise against inoperable liver tumors
NCT ID NCT00976898
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy can control liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It included 83 adults with liver cancer. The goal was to see if this treatment can kill cancer cells while causing fewer side effects than standard radiation.
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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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