Heart scans reveal Radiation's hidden toll in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT02348684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 20 women who had radiation therapy for node-positive breast cancer years earlier. Researchers used cardiac MRI to check heart function and see if radiation dose levels were linked to heart damage. The goal was to better understand safe radiation limits to protect the heart in future patients.
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Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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