BREAST CANCER SURGERY

This study compares two methods for marking non-palpable breast tumors before surgery: a magnetic clip and a thin wire. Researchers will track costs, how well surgeons find and remove the tumor, patient satisfaction, and quality of life in 772 women. The goal is to see which meth…

This study follows 52 young women who are still having periods and are scheduled for breast cancer surgery. Researchers will ask them about their sexual function, body image, and quality of life before surgery and again at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year after. The goal is to under…

This study follows 4700 women with high-risk gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) who choose preventive mastectomy to see if keeping the nipple is safe over the long term. Researchers will track how many develop breast cancer years after surgery. The goal is to provide clear evidence so…

This study follows 1500 people for 5 years after breast cancer surgery to see how their quality of life changes. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their physical and emotional well-being. The goal is to better understand the long-term effects of surgery and help imp…

This study tests a special scanner that helps surgeons see if all cancer has been removed during breast-conserving surgery. About 100 women with invasive breast cancer will take part. The goal is to see if using the scanner reduces the need for a second surgery.