RATIONALE: Specialized radiation therapy, such as proton beam radiation therapy, that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the best way to give proton beam radiation therapy and to see how well it works in treating patients with low grade gliomas.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Feasibility (phase I)
Acute toxicity as assessed by NCI CTC version 3.0 (phases I and II)
Timeframe: 60 days (phase I) or 90 days (phase II) from completion of radiation therapy