Factors behind breast implant hardening after reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at why some women develop hard scar tissue around breast implants after cancer surgery. It aims to find the causes and ways to prevent it.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 18 or older
- You had a mastectomy (breast removal) for breast cancer or to prevent it
- You received a breast implant right away during that surgery, with or without using your own tissue
- You have complete follow-up records so doctors can assess the result
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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