Could a needle biopsy replace breast surgery after chemo?
NCT ID NCT03289195
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study checks if a special MRI-guided biopsy can accurately tell if breast cancer has been completely wiped out by chemotherapy. About 31 women whose tumors no longer show on MRI will get this biopsy. If it works, some women might not need breast surgery in the future.
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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
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