Radiation Therapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Brain Stem Glioma
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Tamoxifen may
kill tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for cell growth. Combining radiation
therapy with tamoxifen may be effective in treating newly diagnosed brain stem glioma.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of combining radiation therapy and
tamoxifen in treating children who have newly diagnosed brain stem glioma.