Proton vs photon radiation for left-sided breast cancer
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This study is comparing two types of radiation therapy—proton therapy and standard photon therapy—for people with left-sided breast cancer who need radiation after surgery. The goal is to find out which method best protects the heart while effectively treating the cancer.
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Who can take part
- Your breast cancer must be invasive and on the left side.
- You have had either a lumpectomy or a mastectomy with a breast implant or tissue expander.
- Cancer stage should be T1 to T3 and N1 to N3 (but not N3c) after surgery.
- You have not had radiation on the same side of your chest or chest wall before.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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