New seed method may sharpen breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT02759133

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

Summary

This study tested two methods for marking non-palpable breast tumors before surgery: a tiny iodine seed versus a standard metal wire. 350 women with early-stage breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if the seed method leads to cleaner surgical margins, potentially reducing the need for repeat surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Antoine LACASSAGNE

    Nice, 06000, France