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Genomic Assessment of Patients With Severe Radiation Reactions
Rochester, MN
Determine an underlying etiology behind unexpectedly severe reactions to radiation by blood draw.
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A Registry of Patient Data and DNA Samples for Early Detection of Radiation Related Side Effects
Jacksonville, FL
The purpose of this study is to help predict which patients are at greater risk for side effects from radiotherapy.
Aims, purpose, or objectives:
- Establish a prospective cohort of 500 patients with breast, lung, and prostate cancer treated with external beam radiotherapy at Mayo Clinic Florida followed with standardized quality of life and toxicity assessments.
- Establish a registry of patient data and germline DNA samples for validation of models and biomarkers for early detection of risk of radiotherapy related side effects.
- The registry will establish a cohort of patients at May Clinic Florida that ...
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A Study of Proton Radiation Divided into Fewer Doses for Low Risk Prostate Cancer
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ; Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects (good and bad) on patients with prostate cancer by comparing the standard dose of radiation therapy (44 treatments over 8½-9 weeks) with a higher daily dose of radiation (5 treatments over 1-2 weeks) to see if the effects of the treatments are similar or better.