Radiation before or after breast cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of giving radiation for breast cancer that has not spread: before or after surgery. It aims to see if giving radiation first might work as well or better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body
- Your doctor has recommended radiation therapy as part of your treatment
- You have not had radiation to the same breast or chest area before
- You are not pregnant and if you could become pregnant, you are willing to use birth control
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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