Scientists probe cancer's secret evolution after radiation

NCT ID NCT04671940

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how head and neck cancer cells change after radiation treatment. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 20 adults who had radiation before and are now having robotic surgery for new or returning tumors. The goal is to understand why some cancers resist radiation, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Royal Marsden Hospital

    RECRUITING

    London, SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom

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