Timing of radiation with chemotherapy for breast cancer
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This trial compares two ways of giving radiation therapy to people with stage IIB or III breast cancer: either at the same time as chemotherapy or after chemotherapy finishes. It aims to find which approach works better while keeping side effects manageable.
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Who can take part
- You have invasive breast cancer confirmed by a lab test.
- Your cancer is stage IIB or stage III (your doctor can confirm this).
- You are scheduled to have both chemotherapy and radiation therapy after surgery.
- You are over 18 years old and healthy enough for these treatments.
- You are not allergic to taxane chemotherapy drugs (like paclitaxel).
- You are not pregnant and can commit to regular follow-up visits.
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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