To collect & analyze information on people with similar cancer diagnosis. The effectiveness of procedures & treatments, the usefulness of various tests, and the incidence of short or long-term side effects will be evaluated. The ultimate goal is to improve effectiveness of treatments & procedures & limit side effects & late complications for patients.
To compare 2 types of standard care radiation treatment: photon and proton, to find out which type is best for treating non-metastatic breast cancer.
To obtain information on the safety & effectiveness of the NovoTTF-100M (study device) in patients with brain metastases (tumors) from non-small cell lung cancer.
To determine if prostate cancer patients treated with proton therapy, as compared to IMRT, experience:
Improved quality of life
Reduced toxicity
Non-inferior or even superior cancer control
To determine if Hypofractionated proton therapy is non-inferior to standard fractionated proton therapy in patient-reported outcomes & physician-reported toxicity.