New 5-Dose radiation approach aims to cut side effects for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03643861

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study is testing a 5-session radiation treatment for people with early-stage breast cancer who have already had a lumpectomy. The goal is to see if this shorter course is safe and causes fewer side effects than standard longer radiation. About 40 participants aged 50 and older with small, hormone-sensitive tumors will be enrolled.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center (HSROC)

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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