New tool aims to help women with breast cancer make tough surgery choices

NCT ID NCT02918474

First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests a decision-making tool for women newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who are considering whether to also remove the healthy breast as a preventive measure. The tool is designed to provide clear, balanced information to help patients feel more confident and informed about their surgical options. Researchers will measure how acceptable the tool is, whether it improves knowledge, and if it reduces uncertainty about the decision.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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ANATOMIC STAGE I BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE I BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE II BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE II BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE III BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE III BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 ANATOMIC STAGE IIIC BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 DUCTAL BREAST CARCINOMA IN SITU DUCTAL BREAST CARCINOMA IN SITU INVASIVE BREAST CARCINOMA PROGNOSTIC STAGE I BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE I BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE II BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE II BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE III BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE III BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIIA BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIIB BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 PROGNOSTIC STAGE IIIC BREAST CANCER AJCC V8 SPORADIC BREAST CARCINOMA