Heart scans reveal Radiation's hidden toll in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT02348684

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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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

  • Froedtert Hospital

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States