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Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new way to give radiation therapy to breast cancer patients. The patients will be divided into 3 groups based on their surgery. The trial will assess if this new way of radiation therapy causes less side effects such as lymphedema, pain, and poor cosmetic outcome.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have had breast cancer or DCIS on either side and received radiation therapy.I have had surgery on the same or opposite side armpit before.My breast cancer is advanced (T4) or inflammatory.I have had swelling in one or both of my arms.My breast cancer is confirmed as invasive adenocarcinoma.My body shape or tumor location makes it hard to meet radiation dose needs.My surgical wound has healed without any infection.I am not pregnant, as confirmed by a test, and I am not postmenopausal or have not had a hysterectomy.My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.My cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.I have cancer in both breasts needing radiation therapy.My breast tumor was tested for ER, PR, and HER2.I have had radiation therapy for my current breast cancer.My surgery showed cancer cells at the edge of the removed tissue.I am experiencing healing problems from a recent surgery.It has been 56 days or less since my last surgery or chemotherapy.I have not been diagnosed or treated for cancer other than breast cancer in the last 5 years.I have an active connective tissue disease.My breast cancer was completely removed with surgery and the edges of the removed tissue are cancer-free.I am mostly able to care for myself and carry out normal activities.My cancer was staged T1-3, N1-2a after surgery without prior chemotherapy.I have had radiation therapy on the same or opposite side of my chest before.I had chemotherapy before surgery and my cancer meets certain stage criteria.My side effects from chemotherapy that could affect radiation treatment have resolved.
- Group 1: Treatment (EBRT)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total patient count for this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov is hosting information about this clinical trial and it has been actively searching for participants since its posting on August 4th 2015, with the last update being December 20th 2021. They are looking to enlist 137 patients from 2 distinct sites."
Are there any vacancies for those wishing to partake in this experiment?
"Through examination of clinicaltrials.gov, it is evident that this medical study – initially advertised on August 4th 2015 and most recently amended on December 20th 2021 - currently requires volunteers in order to progress further."
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