Repeated Breast Radiation Side Effects Study
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study asks whether having radiation therapy again to the same breast or chest (15 sessions over 3 weeks) causes more skin redness, peeling, or pain. The goal is to learn more about side effects so doctors can better prepare and support patients who need a second course of breast radiation.
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Who can take part
- 18 years or older
- You have had breast cancer (including early or non-invasive types, or phyllodes tumor) confirmed by biopsy or surgery
- You have already had radiation therapy to the same breast or chest area before
- Your upcoming radiation is a specific schedule of 15 treatments (called 40 Gy in 15 fractions) to the whole or part of the breast or chest wall
- You do not have an active rash, skin condition, or history of scleroderma that could interfere with skin checks
- You are not receiving strong chemotherapy at the same time, and you are not getting other types of radiation like brachytherapy
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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