Light therapy for skin irritation during breast cancer radiation
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether light therapy can reduce skin irritation (radiodermatitis) caused by radiation treatment for breast cancer. If you are about to start radiation for breast cancer, this might help you have fewer skin side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy for breast cancer at the National Cancer Institute in Brazil.
- You have not had cancer before or cancer in both breasts.
- You do not have a connective tissue disease like scleroderma or lupus.
- You have never had radiation to the breast or chest area before.
- You are able to answer questionnaires and do not have an acute infection.
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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