Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, explained in plain language.
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Shorter radiation course may be just as effective for early breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a shorter, higher-dose radiation schedule (given over 3 weeks) works as well as the standard longer schedule (over 5 weeks) for women with early-stage breast cancer after lumpectomy. Over 2,300 women participated. The goal was to see if the shorter cours…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:13 UTC
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Could extra radiation beat prostate cancer? major trial reveals answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at men with prostate cancer that has a moderate to high risk of coming back. It compared two treatments: hormone therapy plus high-dose radiation to the prostate alone, versus the same treatment plus radiation to the whole pelvis. The goal was to see if adding p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:06 UTC
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New combo therapy for head and neck cancer shows promise in large trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at whether adding the drug cetuximab to radiation therapy after surgery helps people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer. About 700 patients took part. The main goal was to compare overall survival between those who got radiation alone and those who g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC