A Pilot Trial to Determine the Extent of Inter- and Intra-Treatment Organ Motion Using Active Breathing Control Device (ABC) in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

A Pilot Trial to Determine the Extent of Inter- and Intra-Treatment Organ Motion Using Active Breathing Control Device (ABC) in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

This is a study to assess the motion of pancreatic tumors during radiation therapy using Computed Tomography (CT) Scans and an Active Breathing Control (ABC) Device.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients ≥ 18 years of age
• A working diagnosis (with or without histologic confirmation) of pancreatic cancer
• A plan to treat with radiotherapy (or chemoradiotherapy)
• Patients must have fiducial marker(s) endoscopically placed within the pancreas for clinical treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous abdominal radiotherapy.
• Patients with a history of major abdominal surgery.
• Patients who are pregnant.