Understanding Vaginal Health Changes in Breast Cancer Survivors
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study examines vaginal dryness and discomfort—common side effects of breast cancer treatment—in women who've survived the disease. Researchers want to understand how often this happens and how much it affects daily life, which may help doctors better support survivors.
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Who can take part
- You were diagnosed with breast cancer (stages 0, 1, 2, or 3)
- You received either chemotherapy or hormone therapy, but not both at the same time
- You are 18 years or older
- You don't have dementia, psychosis, or other psychiatric/neurological conditions that would make it hard to participate
- You speak Dutch and can read and understand the study materials
- You are willing to sign a consent form
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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