Focused Radiation Before or After Surgery for Cancer That Spread to the Brain
Original title: Pre-Operative or Post-Operative Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Operative Metastatic Brain Tumors
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This is a large, late stage trial in people.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This trial tests whether focused radiation works better before or after brain surgery.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people who have cancer that spread to the brain. It is for tumors that surgery can remove. It tests focused radiation given before surgery or after surgery.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported results. It is looking at side effects and at how well the focused radiation works. We do not know yet which timing is better.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Focused radiation gives one strong dose right at the tumor. It may cause less harm to healthy tissue nearby. This trial is testing that idea, both before and after surgery. Someone who fits this trial could ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the treatment is proven. A trial is a test, not care your own doctor can give you. Joining one does not mean it will help you. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, August 19, 2026 · Read the original
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