Shaving method to check tumor removal during breast surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a thin slice shaved from the removed tumor can quickly check if all cancer was removed, without the need for a longer lab test during surgery. This could help women have a safer, more complete lumpectomy.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a single, early-stage invasive breast cancer that has not spread.
- You are eligible for and planning to have breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) to remove the tumor.
- You do not have any condition that makes breast-conserving surgery unsafe for you.
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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