Scar placement after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares how different scar placements after breast-conserving surgery affect your recovery and quality of life. By joining, you help doctors learn which scar location leads to the best outcomes for patients like you.
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Who can take part
- You are female and 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer or DCIS (an early form of breast cancer) and are eligible for standard breast-conserving surgery
- You have not had any previous surgery on the same breast
- You are able to fill out questionnaires about your health and well-being
- You are willing to give written permission to take part in the study
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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