Could a needle biopsy replace surgery for some breast cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT03289195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a breast MRI-guided biopsy can accurately tell if a woman's breast cancer has completely disappeared after chemotherapy. Researchers will enroll 31 women whose tumors are no longer visible on MRI after treatment. If the biopsy correctly identifies a complete response, it may one day help some women avoid breast surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
MRI-guided breast biopsy
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could allow some women with breast cancer to avoid surgery after chemotherapy, relying on a less invasive biopsy instead.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The biopsy may miss residual cancer, leading to false reassurance.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)
Rockville Centre, New York, 11570, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack (All Protocol Activities)
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States