Comparing surgery types for older breast cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares outcomes in older breast cancer patients who had different types of surgery, like wide local excision (removing just the tumor) versus other procedures. It aims to see if less extensive surgery works as well, which may help guide future treatment choices for elderly patients.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
- You had surgery for your breast cancer at the study hospital.
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of your body (distant metastasis).
- You are willing to participate and come for long-term follow-up visits.
- You have not had both breasts affected by cancer at the same time.
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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