Delayed vs immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy and radiation
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two timing options for rebuilding the breast after mastectomy followed by radiation: a reconstruction done later (delayed) versus one done sooner (delayed-immediate). The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for recovery after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and are planning a mastectomy for invasive breast cancer
- You plan to have breast reconstruction and your doctors feel you can also get radiation to the local area after surgery
- Your cancer is not currently spread to distant organs (no signs of M0 disease)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have at least a 10-year expected lifespan and can attend follow-up visits
- You have not had chest-area radiation before, and you have not had another breast cancer or DCIS
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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