Protecting the heart during breast cancer radiation
Part of Cancer, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special breathing technique (called Active Breathing Coordinator) can help keep radiation away from the heart while treating breast cancer with radiation therapy. If you can hold your breath briefly during treatment, this might lower the risk of heart damage.
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Who can take part
- You have stage I, II, or III breast cancer or a non-invasive type called DCIS.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy to the breast or chest wall.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You can hold your breath for short periods during radiation (or you can breathe normally if that is not possible).
- You do not have severe heart or lung problems that would make radiation unsafe.
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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