Pain Medicine Comparison for Breast Cancer Surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two pain medicines, MAXIGESIC IV and ketorolac, given before and after breast cancer surgery. It aims to see which one better reduces fluid collections (seromas) and bleeding (hematomas) after surgery. If you are having a mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery with lymph node removal and are not getting immediate reconstruction, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are planning either a total mastectomy (removal of the whole breast) with lymph node removal, or a breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) with axillary lymph node removal.
- You are not having immediate breast reconstruction at the same surgery.
- You are not allergic to painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen or aspirin).
- Your kidney function is good (serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dL or less) and your liver function is within normal limits.
- You are generally well enough to walk around and take care of yourself (ECOG performance status 0-2).
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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