Comparing two radiation types for breast cancer side effects
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This trial compares two types of radiation therapy for breast cancer after surgery: standard photon radiation and a newer type called proton radiation. The goal is to see which one causes fewer side effects, and the study may help you choose a treatment that is gentler on your body.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ.
- You have had breast-conserving surgery or a total mastectomy, with or without breast reconstruction.
- You need radiation therapy after surgery.
- You are generally healthy enough to undergo radiation, with a good performance status.
- You have not had radiation to the chest before, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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