Scan spots 'Hidden' tumor cells to boost radiation power

NCT ID NCT02802969

Summary

This study tested a new way to plan radiation therapy for chordomas, rare tumors of the skull base and spine. Researchers used a special PET scan to find low-oxygen areas in the tumor that are resistant to standard radiation. They then aimed to deliver a higher dose of radiation to those specific areas, hoping to improve tumor control without increasing side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Curie - Hôpital René Huguenin

    Saint-Cloud, Île-de-France Region, 92210, France

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