Study links between skin bacteria and radiation skin reactions
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how changes in the skin’s normal bacteria (microbiome) relate to getting redness, irritation, or rash after breast radiation. It may help doctors predict who is more likely to have skin side effects after reconstruction and radiation.
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Who can take part
- You are female
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer confirmed by pathology
- You had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction
- You are scheduled for or have started radiation after reconstruction
- Your health is good enough for study visits (ECOG 0–1)
- You can sign consent and agree to regular follow-up visits
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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