One vs two weeks of breast radiation after lumpectomy
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This trial compares a shorter, one-week course of radiation to the standard two-week course after a lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if one week is just as effective and safe, making treatment more convenient.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who had a partial mastectomy (lumpectomy) for breast cancer.
- Your cancer was stage 1 or 2 (or DCIS) and all the cancer was removed with clear margins.
- You have not had radiation therapy to the same breast before.
- You are not currently being treated for a severe autoimmune disease.
- Your last breast surgery was within 90 days (or within 60 days of finishing chemotherapy).
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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