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Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is studying how well carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without atezolizumab before surgery works in treating patients with newly diagnosed, stage II-III triple negative breast cancer.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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Frequently Asked Questions
For what purpose is Mastectomy most commonly performed?
"Though often used for palliative care, mastectomy can also be an effective intervention against other illnesses like malignant peritoneal neoplasm, advanced endometrial cancer, and melanoma."
How many test subjects are necessary for this research project?
"Currently, this trial is not enrolling patients. The clinical study was originally posted on May 17th 2017 and updated July 2nd of this year. There are 4770 trials for breast cancer and 1511 Mastectomy trials that are currently seeking participants."
Are there any life-threatening risks associated with Mastectomy?
"While Phase 2 trials don't have efficacy data, the evidence of safety suggests that patients should feel confident in this procedure."
Are there other scientific papers which explore Mastectomy?
"The first clinical study surrounding mastectomy was conducted in 1997 at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. As of now, there have been a total 1616 completed trials on this topic. Right now, 1511 studies are ongoing with many of them based in Columbus, Ohio."
Can you tell me how many hospitals are conducting this trial at the moment?
"There are a total of 14 locations where this study is taking place. Some notable sites include the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona in Phoenix, and Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital in Saint Peters."
Are new patients still being accepted into this research program?
"At the moment, this clinical trial is not looking for any new candidates. Although, it's worth noting that the study was originally posted on May 17th, 2017 and was edited as recently as July 2nd, 2022. For anyone else interested in participating in a clinical trial, there are 4770 trials for breast cancer and 1511 Mastectomy trials actively recruiting patients."
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