Radiation Therapy and High-Dose Corticosteroids in Treating Older Patients With Primary CNS Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Study Information
Alliance Study ID: NCCTG-967351
NCT Study ID (ClinicalTrials.gov): NCT00003278
Disease or Cancer Type: Lymphoma
Alliance Study Chair: Brian P. O'Neill, MD
Status: COMPLETED
Study Description
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Combining radiation therapy with a corticosteroid, such as dexamethasone, may be an effective treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of radiation therapy and high-dose dexamethasone in treating older patients with primary CNS non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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