Taurine cream to prevent skin burns from radiation in breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a taurine cream applied to the skin can prevent or reduce the painful skin reactions caused by radiation therapy for breast cancer. It may offer a simple way to protect your skin during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer and will receive standard daily radiation after surgery.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your daily activities are not limited by health problems (ECOG score 0-1).
- You have never had chest radiation or another type of cancer before.
- Your heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys are working normally.
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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