Chest wall radiation omission after breast implant reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether skipping chest wall radiation after breast implant reconstruction is safe and effective for patients with stage T1-2N1 breast cancer. It may help avoid side effects from radiation while still controlling the cancer.
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Who can take part
- You had breast reconstruction with an implant or expander after your mastectomy.
- Your breast cancer was stage T1 or T2 and had spread to 1–3 lymph nodes (N1).
- You are well enough to be up and about (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You received chemotherapy or hormone therapy before or after your breast surgery.
- You do not have any other active cancer, severe organ problems, or uncontrolled diabetes.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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