The purpose of this research study is to preserve healthy tissue around the cancer on the arm(s) and/or leg(s) using Hypofractionated radiotherapy, while treating the cancer and preventing it from spreading to other areas of the body.
This study is for subjects that have been diagnosed with cancer in their arm, leg, or trunk (the part of the body that involves the chest, abdomen, and pelvis). The purpose of this research study is to preserve healthy tissue around the cancer on the arm(s) and/or leg(s) using Hypofractionated radiotherapy, while treating the cancer and preventing it from spreading to other areas of the body. This study will look at early side effects and effectiveness of preoperative 5-day Hypofractionated radiotherapy. Active participation in the study will take about 12 visits and are completed once the participant has a 6-month post-operation visit.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Participants will receive preoperative 5-day HFRT (30Gy/5fx once daily over consecutive weekdays) followed by "standard of care" wide local excision 2-6 weeks later.
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
RECRUITINGHFRT Safety
Evaluate the safety of 5-day HFRT as measured by the rates of major wound complications occurring within 120 days of surgery.
Time frame: 6 months
Treatment Response
Evaluate treatment response to 5-day HFRT as measured by pathologic response. Pathologic response is defined as percent necrosis and percent viable tumor.
Time frame: 6 months
Safety Profile
Evaluate the safety profile of 5-day HFRT, specifically the proportion of patients experiencing acute toxicities and late toxicities
Time frame: 6 months
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