Comparing port outcomes in right vs left breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares how well a chemotherapy port works when placed in the right side of the neck in women with breast cancer on the right versus left side. It aims to see if there are differences in outcomes based on the side of cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman with breast cancer on either the right or left side.
- You had a chemotherapy port placed in the right internal jugular vein between 2017 and 2024.
- You have not had surgery or radiation on the right side of your neck before.
- Your medical records must be complete.
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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