Clinical Trial: Proton Therapy in Reducing Toxicity in Anal Cancer

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Prospective Pilot Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy in Reducing Toxicity in Anal Cancer

Brief Summary: The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the amount of radiation given to the normal areas around the anal cancer can be reduced by using Proton Therapy while reducing the side effects that are seen with standard therapy.