Is Radiation Needed After Mastectomy Following Chemotherapy?
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This phase III trial tests whether radiation therapy after mastectomy is needed for people with breast cancer who had a strong response to chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to see if skipping radiation is safe for those with little or no cancer left after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older.
- You have invasive breast cancer that was stage IIB or III at diagnosis and had spread to nearby lymph nodes.
- You received chemotherapy before surgery and then had a mastectomy.
- After your mastectomy, no cancer or only a very tiny amount of cancer was left in the breast or lymph nodes.
- You have not been treated for invasive breast cancer before.
- You have a good overall health status and can understand the consent form.
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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