Heart side effects from radiation for certain cancers
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial looks at how radiation for lung, esophageal, or breast cancer affects the heart. It may help doctors reduce heart damage in future patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or breast cancer (for breast cancer, only women are included)
- Your cancer treatment plan includes radiation with or without chemotherapy, and the goal is a cure (not just managing symptoms)
- You can have an MRI (no pacemakers, defibrillators, or certain metal implants)
- Your kidneys work well enough (a test shows your GFR is 30 or higher)
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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