Study questions need for hormone therapy in older breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04921137

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at whether people aged 70 and older with a less aggressive type of breast cancer can safely avoid long-term hormone therapy. The goal is to see if skipping this treatment reduces side effects without increasing the risk of cancer coming back. About 100 participants are being followed to compare health outcomes and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Allan Blair Cancer Centre

    Regina, Saskatchewan, S4T 7T1, Canada

  • Grand River Hospital

    Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1G3, Canada

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario, N6C 2R5, Canada

  • Oak Valley Health

    Markham, Ontario, L3P 7P3, Canada

  • Saskatoon Cancer Centre

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 4H4, Canada

  • The Ottawa Hospital

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H8L6, Canada

  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6V4, Canada

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