Photoacoustic imaging test for breast nodules and chemo response
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses a new imaging technique that combines light and sound to examine breast lumps. It may help doctors diagnose breast cancer, determine its type, and see how well chemotherapy is working.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a breast lump that can be clearly seen on a regular ultrasound.
- You plan to have a biopsy or surgery of the lump within 1 week.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- The breast lump is not swollen or infected from an injury.
- The lump has not already been removed by biopsy.
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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