Short vs standard radiation after mastectomy with implant reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares standard radiation therapy to a shorter course (hypofractionated) for women who have had a mastectomy with implant reconstruction. The goal is to see if the shorter schedule works as well while possibly reducing side effects for the reconstructed breast.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or is moderately advanced.
- You had a mastectomy (whole breast removal) with reconstruction using an implant or expander, with clear surgical margins.
- You have completed any chemotherapy your doctor recommended (if needed), and you are within a few weeks of finishing it or surgery.
- You have not had radiation to the chest or lymph nodes before, and you do not have other serious health problems like active lupus or uncontrolled heart disease.
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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