Comparing two methods of breast implant reconstruction after mastectomy
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two common ways of rebuilding the breast with implants after mastectomy for breast cancer. It looks at surgical outcomes to help women and doctors choose the best approach.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman aged 18 or older.
- You must be having a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast) to treat breast cancer.
- Your breast reconstruction must use implants placed above the chest muscle (not under it).
- Reconstruction can be done in one step or in two steps, with or without mesh support.
- If you remove the other breast as a preventive measure, that is allowed as long as the other side is treated for cancer.
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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