Whole-breast vs partial-breast radiation after breast surgery
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This Phase 2 study compares two types of radiation after breast-conserving surgery: treating the whole breast versus treating only part of the breast. It may help find which approach works well while aiming to reduce side effects.
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Who can take part
- You had breast-conserving surgery (not a full mastectomy)
- Your breast cancer was invasive ductal carcinoma
- You are age 50 or older
- Your tumor was 3 cm or smaller, and it was fully removed with clear margins (R0)
- Your cancer is in one main area, or in multiple spots within 2 cm of the main tumor
- Your lymph node testing was negative or showed only small spread (pN0 or N1mi) after sentinel or axillary node biopsy
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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