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Surgery vs Radiation Therapy: Comparing Clinical Trials in the UK

Understand the key differences between surgery and radiation therapy clinical trials and research opportunities

Overview

Surgery

Physical removal of tumours. Remains the most curative approach for many solid tumours. Minimally invasive and robotic techniques are expanding surgical options.

UK Trials Recruiting: ~100+ recruiting

Radiation Therapy

Uses high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. Can be curative (especially for localised disease) or palliative. Advanced techniques (SBRT, proton therapy) improve precision.

UK Trials Recruiting: ~80+ recruiting

Key Differences for Trial Seekers

Surgery provides immediate tumour removal but requires fitness for anaesthesia. Radiation avoids surgery but requires multiple sessions and has cumulative tissue effects.

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