Proton beam zaps liver tumors: new hope for cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT01239381
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy for people with cancer that spread to the liver. 92 adults with 1 to 4 liver tumors received this treatment. The goal was to see if it could stop tumor growth and cause fewer side effects than standard radiation.
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Locations
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institue
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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