Preventing mouth sores during breast cancer radiation
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a natural alginate treatment can reduce painful mouth sores and improve quality of life for women with breast cancer who are receiving radiation after surgery. If you are getting radiation to the breast area and have lymph node involvement, this treatment may help you feel better during therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with female breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy after surgery (adjuvant radiotherapy)
- You are willing to try an alginate (a seaweed-based) treatment for mouth sores
- You are not receiving chemotherapy at the same time as radiation
Quick eligibility check
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