Proton versus standard radiation for early breast cancer
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This trial compares two types of radiation—proton therapy and standard photon therapy—for early breast cancer after surgery. It’s mainly for people whose usual radiation plan would put a higher dose to the heart and/or lungs, aiming to reduce that exposure.
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Who can take part
- You already had surgery for early breast cancer and still need radiation therapy
- Your standard radiation plan would give your heart a mean dose of about 4 Gy or more and/or your lung V20 is 37% or higher
- You can have a radiation boost and certain reconstructions, and some medical issues after surgery are allowed
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a life expectancy of at least 10 years
- You have no prior radiation to the chest area and no prior breast cancer or DCIS
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