Skin-Sparing vs. Standard Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches to remove breast cancer: one that preserves more of the skin (skin-sparing) versus a standard approach. The goal is to see which method results in fewer wound-healing problems after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 75 years old
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (confirmed by biopsy) affecting one breast only
- Your cancer has not spread to distant organs (Stage I–III based on TNM classification)
- You are in good enough health to tolerate surgery (ECOG score 0–1: able to carry out normal activities with minimal limitations)
- Your heart function is adequate (left ventricular ejection fraction ≥50%)
- Your blood counts and kidney function are within safe ranges for surgery
- You are not planning to have breast reconstruction after mastectomy
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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