Radiation after mastectomy for breast cancer patients who responded well to chemo
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether women with breast cancer who had a complete or near-complete response to chemotherapy before mastectomy need radiation therapy after surgery. It aims to see if skipping radiation is safe and can reduce side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older
- You were diagnosed with stage IIB or III breast cancer (or stage IIA with multiple lymph node involvement)
- You had chemotherapy before your mastectomy
- After surgery, your pathology showed a complete response or only a very small amount of cancer remained
- You have not had breast cancer before (except for non-invasive breast cancer like DCIS)
- You are generally in good health (able to do daily activities)
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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