Targeted proton therapy tested for rare skull tumor
NCT ID NCT00496119
Summary
This study is testing whether proton beam radiation therapy can effectively control chordoma tumors at the base of the skull. Researchers want to find the right dose that treats the tumor while minimizing side effects. The treatment involves daily radiation sessions for about 7 weeks, and participants will be followed to see if the tumor returns.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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