BREAST CANCER STAGE I

This study looks at whether a 16-week exercise program can lower inflammation in fat tissue for women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer. About 100 participants will take part. The goal is to see if movement can improve long-term health and reduce the risk …

This study tests a technique called axillary reverse mapping (ARM) to see if it can prevent lymphedema—painful arm swelling—after breast cancer surgery. About 534 women with early-stage breast cancer will be followed for 3 years. The goal is to preserve the arm's lymph drainage d…

This study tests two vaccines designed to prevent breast cancer from returning in people who have already been treated for HER2-positive breast cancer. About 119 participants who had chemotherapy and surgery but still had cancer cells left will receive one of the vaccines. The go…

This study tests whether the DigniCap scalp cooling system can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in Black patients with early-stage breast cancer. About 30 participants will use the cooling cap during at least four cycles of chemo. The goal is to see if hair loss is mild eno…

This study aims to create and test a shortened mindfulness program to help older African American women who have had breast cancer feel less depressed. About 23 women aged 65 and older with mild to moderate depression will take part. The goal is to see if the program is practical…

This study looks at how well a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) can measure oxygen use in women with HER2-positive breast cancer who have mild heart problems from their cancer treatment. The goal is to see if this test can help predict how their heart and lungs will handle co…

This study tests a decision aid designed to help people with early-stage breast cancer (stages 0 to III) feel more confident and involved when choosing their surgery. The goal is to see if the tool works, especially for patients with lower income or education. Researchers will me…