Radiation after mastectomy with breast implant reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial studies a radiation schedule given after breast cancer surgery when your breast was rebuilt right away with a prosthesis (implant or similar). It aims to see whether this “hypofractionated” (fewer, larger treatment sessions) radiation approach is appropriate for patients who need additional (adjuvant) radiation to reduce recurrence risk.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer confirmed by biopsy as invasive ductal cancer or invasive lobular cancer.
- You had a radical mastectomy (breast removed) with immediate reconstruction using a prosthesis/implant.
- Your doctors recommend adjuvant (after-surgery) radiation therapy, not treatment meant only to relieve symptoms.
- You are an adult (over 18) and can do daily activities at a level that fits ECOG 0 to 2 (generally fully active to limited but up-and-about).
- Your cancer has not spread to distant parts of the body (no distant metastases).
- You have not had other past cancers, and you have not had prior radiation or chemotherapy before starting this study.
Quick eligibility check
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