Freezing small breast tumors instead of surgery trial
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if freezing a very small early-stage breast tumor (cryoablation) can be as effective as surgery. It may be an option for people whose tumor is small enough and hasn't spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere.
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Who can take part
- You have only one invasive breast tumor (not DCIS).
- The tumor is 2 cm (about 0.8 inches) or smaller.
- The tumor can be seen clearly on an ultrasound.
- You have not had chemotherapy or hormone therapy before surgery for this cancer.
- The cancer has not spread to lymph nodes under your arm or to other parts of your body.
- The tumor is at least 5 millimeters away from your skin.
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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