Radiation before breast reconstruction with implants
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery and immediate breast reconstruction using implants. It may help patients who need a mastectomy and know they will need radiation after.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman over 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer confirmed by a biopsy
- You need to have your whole breast removed (mastectomy)
- You are planning to have breast reconstruction with an implant right away
- You know ahead of time that you will need radiation therapy after surgery
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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