Question 1

What are the potential benefits of participating in this trial compared to standard treatments?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements clinical trial (NCT05987644). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will the treatment with alectinib be monitored for effectiveness and side effects?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements clinical trial (NCT05987644). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the specific side effects of alectinib and stereotactic radiosurgery?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements clinical trial (NCT05987644). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How often will I need to come in for treatment and follow-up visits?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements clinical trial (NCT05987644). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What happens if my condition worsens during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements clinical trial (NCT05987644). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there any costs associated with participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements clinical trial (NCT05987644). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about