Saving the Areola During Nipple-Sparing Breast Cancer Surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether doctors can safely remove breast cancer from the nipple while keeping the areola (the darker circle around the nipple) during breast-conserving surgery with reconstruction. This may help preserve sensation and appearance for women with nipple involvement.
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Who can take part
- Female, age 18 or older
- Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer or non-invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- Cancer stage cT1-2 with no distant spread (early to locally advanced)
- Planning nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction
- Frozen section biopsy during surgery shows cancer in the nipple core tissue
- Good overall health (ECOG 0-1: able to do normal or light activities)
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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