Shorter radiation may mean less scarring for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT02755896

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two different radiation schedules for postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer. One group gets 5 daily doses, the other gets 3 doses every other day. The goal is to see which schedule causes less scarring (fibrosis) in the breast. 350 women will be followed for up to 10 years to check for side effects and cancer recurrence.

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Locations

  • Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - NewYork Presbyterian

    New York, New York, 11215, United States

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Queens

    New York, New York, 11355, United States

  • University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    New York, New York, 10065, United States